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Barajas airport

Barajas airport, Madrid

 54 Reviews  Barajas sure has changed since the days when I flew in and out of here on a regular basis. Not only is it much larger but it's beautiful! From the undulating formation of the ceiling to the abundance... 

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Metro (subway)

Metro (subway), Madrid

 117 Reviews  You can get a day pass, 2 day pass, 3 day pass, 4 day pass etc. We purchased a three day pass for 13 Euros and found it great value as we could hop on and off the metro as often as we liked.... 

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Atocha Railway Station

Atocha Railway Station, Madrid

 26 Reviews  I went from Barajas airport to ATOCHA in September, using the metro. Line 8 from Terminal 4. Then instead of changing two more times with the metro, I got off at Nuevos Ministerios and caught the... 

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Getting around

Getting around, Madrid

 29 Reviews  In Portugal we use to say that "one image speaks more than 1000 words". Having that in mind, and more than 1000 pictures to post, I decided to change my behaviour, posting the pictures as soon as they... 

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Sightseeing buses

Sightseeing buses, Madrid

 13 Reviews  Madrid has double decker tourist buses which will take you on a panoramic tour of the city covering two separate routes. A very economical way to get to the main tourist sights of the city and be able... 

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Long Distance Buses

Long Distance Buses, Madrid

 9 Reviews  Hi Pierre...hope you are doing very well! Isma..i have this info for you : As you are arriving early at Madrid Barajes airport i propose that you will take a taxi to the Continental Auto Bus station.... 

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Local buses

Local buses, Madrid

 18 Reviews  as with everything in travel you need to compare prices on those passes and the tickets. THe bus will take 8 persons if seats available,no standing allowed. I never buy the pass and go often with... 

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Taxis

Taxis, Madrid

 13 Reviews  You can hail a taxi by just raising your arm and attracting their attention. If one is showing a green light or a card showing Libre, then they are available. If you see Occupado, then the taxi has... 

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Train

Train, Madrid

 9 Reviews  AVE (alta velocidad espanola) is the high speed train run by the spanish national rail company. the high speed network has been expanding quite rapidly. When I went to Spain in 2003-4 there was only... 

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Chamartin Railway Station

Chamartin Railway Station, Madrid

 7 Reviews  Ticket offices at Chamartin Railway station are always quite busy, so you can expect to spend aproximately one hour until you have your ticket. For in-advanced-reservations or international railway... 

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Daytrips

Daytrips, Madrid

 16 Reviews  Madrid Cercanias stop at Nuevos Ministerios, Chamartin and other stations in Madrid, In the section of their route between Atocha and Chamatin they go underground but they are distinct from the Metro.... 

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Plane

Plane, Madrid

 10 Reviews  I've heard only bad things about Iberia and the more I heard, the more I wanted to fly with them. Yesterday, I got my wish. Iberia isn't as bad as I thought of. Every other airline has to deal with... 

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Exprés Aeropuerto (Airport Express) (bus)

Exprés Aeropuerto (Airport Express) (bus), Madrid

 Redang Says:  As of 5 November 2.010, there is a new bus (yellow) service linking the Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas (Madrid-Barajas Airport) and the city centre.* Timetable:-... 

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Autobuses Nocturnos (Nightly Buses)

Autobuses Nocturnos (Nightly Buses), Madrid

 Redang Says:  This tip is especially dedicated to Nightlife lovers.There is a series of nightly buses that can be helpful for you if you don’t want to take a taxi at night... 

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Aeropuerto Madrid-Barajas (Madrid-Barajas Airport)

Aeropuerto Madrid-Barajas (Madrid-Barajas Airport), Madrid

 Redang Says:  Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas (Madrid-Barajas Airport): When you arrive in Madrid by plane and you don't want to be lost (or at least you try not to be) or you... 

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Airport Bus from Atocha Renfe Station

Airport Bus from Atocha Renfe Station, Madrid

 hawkhead Says:  The bus stop can be a little tricky to find. At Atocha Renfe, when you come out of the entrance where all the taxis are, the bus stop is opposite, just slightly... 

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HIGH SPEED TRAIN TO VALENCIA

HIGH SPEED TRAIN TO VALENCIA, Madrid

 MaheshSamtani Says:  the month of December 2010 saw a long time plan become reality finally. the high speed train link between Valencia and Madrid and vice versa was finally... 

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tickets for metro and the emt

tickets for metro and the emt, Madrid

 rkearns Says:  i checked out both the EMT (bus) website and the metro website. the bus line has either a single ride pass 1 euro that's only valid on the bus, or a 9 euro... 

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tickets for metro and the emt

tickets for metro and the emt, Madrid

 rkearns Says:  i checked out both the EMT (bus) website and the metro website. the bus line has either a single ride pass 1 euro that's only valid on the bus, or a 9 euro... 

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Itinerarios Turísticos Peatonales

Itinerarios Turísticos Peatonales, Madrid

 Redang Says:  Pedestrian Touristic Pathways.From Plaza de Cibeles, you can follow 6 different self-guided pathways.Metro: Banco de España (line 2).There is also a site that... 

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Madrid airport

Madrid airport, Madrid

 geojean Says:  Madrid is fairly large airport but not as crazy as Paris. I never had problems with connections there I have flown through there 3 times. That be said, I always... 

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TOURIST TRAVEL PASS

TOURIST TRAVEL PASS, Madrid

 MaheshSamtani Says:  The Tourist Travel Pass is the most practical, easiest and cheapest way to get around Madrid. Pass holders can use any public transport within the Madrid... 

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Abono de transportes

Abono de transportes, Madrid

 Aerond Says:  I live in the area... my tip is: Get your appartment/room either in Moncloa area in Madrid or in Galapagar (nearby town), then go to the campus by bus. Number... 

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Suburban buses

Suburban buses, Madrid

 gmg61 Says:  A network of 370 lines that connects Madrid with the towns and villages of the region.The suburban buses are easily recognized by their green color and operate... 

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Cercanias

Cercanias, Madrid

 gmg61 Says:  The RENFE service "Ferrocarril de Cercanìas" is a system of suburban trains connecting Madrid with the nearby villages and towns like Getafe, Alcalà de Henares,... 

Top 3 Hotels in Madrid

Hotel Atlantico

 7 Reviews and 1978 Opinions  With most four-star hotels in Madrid (and throughout Western Europe) charging US$400 or more, the... 

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Westin Palace

 21 Reviews and 1013 Opinions  Located in the center of town, across the plaza from the Prado Museum. 

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Hotel Villa Magna Madrid

 4 Reviews and 74 Opinions  This was by far one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in, not only because of the great rooms, but... 

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Q:  Hello, Our family of 5 is planning to take the AeroCity shuttle from Barajas to Atocha. Can anyone who has done this, give me... 

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A: Take this bus (yellow) www.emtmadrid.es/lineaAeropuerto/index.html, which will take you to Atocha Station in around 40 minutes; 2 Euros per person 

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