Getting around Madrid: Metro and transport guide
Madrid's Metro is one of Europe's largest, with 12 lines plus the Ramal. With a central hotel you will mostly walk, but the Metro makes outer sights and the airport easy.
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Tickets
Buy a rechargeable Tarjeta Multi at any station machine, then load single trips, 10-trip bundles or tourist passes. The airport supplement applies to Metro trips to and from the airport.
Tourist pass
The Abono Turístico covers unlimited travel for 1 to 7 days. Zone A covers the city, while zone T includes the airport without the supplement.
Hours
Roughly 6:00 to 1:30, with night buses from Cibeles afterwards.
FAQ
Is the Madrid tourist travel pass worth it?
If you take three or more rides a day, or arrive by Metro from the airport, it usually pays off.