5 Mass Transportation Systems in Madrid That You Shouldn't Miss

November 24, 2021 Karren Gelb

So many of Madrid’s buildings look like castles, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a fairytale. Even City Hall is astounding, with its white pinnacles and neo-Gothic features. A self-guided architecture tour can begin by the great bear statue in the central Puerta del Sol. Wander by the fanciful Royal Palace before absorbing the natural beauty of Retiro Park, then visit one of the city’s many museums. You could happily cap off each day by nibbling on forkfuls of paella while sipping Spanish rioja.
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1. Madrid Metro

Madrid Spain +34 902 44 44 03 http://www.metromadrid.es/es/index.html
Excellent
56%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8,987 reviews

Madrid Metro

Reviewed By duomo2 - Taunton, United Kingdom

So easy to navigate and change trains, very convenient and quick to cross Madrid. Very clean and quiet, apart from when buskers come onto the train. Not many announcements so must keep an eye on which stop you have got to. Easy connection to the airport too for €3 extra per person. Buy a 10 journey ticket for all in your party and top up when needed, cheap and easy.

2. Intercambiador De Transporte De Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89, 28008 Madrid Spain http://www.madrid.es/portales/munimadrid/es/Inicio/Movilidad-y-transportes/Direcciones-y-telefonos/Intercambiador-de-transporte-Moncloa/?vgnextfmt=default&vgnextoid=cc614a809078e110VgnVCM1000000b205a0aRCRD&vgnextchannel=262f8fb9458fe410VgnVCM1000000b205a0
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Intercambiador De Transporte De Moncloa

3. Renfe Alvia

Madrid Spain http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/larga_distancia/productos/alvia.html
Excellent
19%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
11%
Terrible
33%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 113 reviews

Renfe Alvia

Reviewed By jessicamK1407KJ - Santa Cruz, United States

We took multiple high-speed trains in Spain (Madrid - Barcelona / Barcelona - Sevilla / Sevilla - Cadiz / Cadiz - Madrid / Madrid - Toledo) and I was impressed each and every time. The trains were comfortable, clean, and pleasant, and riders and Renfe personnel were polite. I was in Italy last summer, also traveling extensively on the trains, which are also excellent, but I think the Spanish train system is even better. You do need to know a few basic things about train travel, like how to find where your train is leaving from, but once you know how to do it, train travel is a pleasure. Read your book, the newspaper, take a stroll up to the dining car to stretch your legs, look out the window, doze, and before you know it, you're there.

4. Renfe

Madrid Spain +34 912 32 03 20 http://www.renfe.com/
Excellent
30%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
32%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 146 reviews

Renfe

Reviewed By 594gwenw - Cincinnati, United States

Excellent train system to get into the city from the airport. Convenient and clean which made my husbands first visit to the city much less daunting as he is not quite yet a seasoned traveler.

5. Cercanias Madrid

Madrid Spain http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/cercanias/madrid
Excellent
15%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
7%
Terrible
43%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 86 reviews

Cercanias Madrid

Reviewed By lilmizsara - Madrid, Spain

I took the Cercanias from Barajas to Chamartin station. The staff at the information desk was really helpful, ticketing and everything was straightforward. This is different from the Metro and has a separate fare, and is sort of like a "express" commuter train that goes to the center of Madrid and beyond, depending on which route you are taking (there are 10 routes in total). The waits may be longer sometimes, but it's fast, clean and comfortable.

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