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Things to do in Madrid, Community of Madrid: The Best Railways
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,987 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
3. Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 446 reviews
The Railway Museum is located in the old station of Delicias, which opened in 1880 by king Alfonso XII and Queen Maria Cristina, is one of the most significant examples of the "iron architecture" of the nineteenth century. This monumental building is the site of the Museum since 1984, and it includes one of the most complete collection in Europe of historical materials railways. It also provides an information service and conservation of documentary heritage through the Railway History Archive, Library and Documentation Centre.
Reviewed By RamblinManfromGA - Cumming, United States
I stayed near Atocha station during my three day business trip in Madrid. I looked on the map and saw this museum and knew I needed to go. It is not the most expansive railroad museum, but it was very captivating. The museum takes visitors from the early days of railways in Spain up to modern times. There is a nice restaurant in the middle that operates in a rail car, but I did not eat there. The neat caveat of this museum is that they have a small room dedicated to model railroading and engines/trains from different countries.
4. Tren De Felipe II
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
5. Trenhotel Lusitania
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By niklas359 - Lipsko, Poland
One of the most comfortable Nightrains in Western Europe (same as Sudexpress Hendaye-Lisboa). Best quality is Grand Classe with WC and shower in sleeping compartent. Avoid use of seats for over night journey, Restaurant car is supended, but it is a bar coach available (limited seating), with good value food and drinks (cash payment only). Also litte breakfast menu can be purchased there.
6. Renfe Alvia
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 113 reviews
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.
7. Cercanias Madrid
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 86 reviews
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.
