60 ReviewsComing from the airport to downtown Madrid might generously be described as a regal pain, especially when you are schlepping too much luggage.
Since 2010 there is now a bus that goes to Barajas, 24...
100 ReviewsMadrid Metro offers a safe , fast, clean, comfortable way to get around the city. If you are going to be in Madrid for awhile, you might consider the 7 day Metro travel card, you can ride almost...
25 ReviewsAnother nice way to come from the airport or nearby suburbian towns is the Cercanias or suburbian train service. Upon arrival at barajas airport most go to nuevos ministerios metro ljne 8 than there...
30 Reviewsindeed very good you rented a car, the best way to travel...
you can get a lot of travel infor by looking at Spain route planner repsul guia campsa
http://www.guiarepsol.com/es_en/home/
its the...
14 ReviewsIt is a real bargain to get a two days ticket on the tourist buses (25 euro for an adult for two days- 23 for one day, 13 euro for two days- 9 euro for a day for an 8 yrs old kid), plus the maps, plus...
12 ReviewsDo not trust the taxi drivers. The poor economy means they nearly all take the longest route. I took what was supposed to be a 9.2 mile trip to my Hotel at max cost of €30. It cost me €46. Sadly from...
16 ReviewsThis is the typical tourist hop on hop off bus of many cities. I dont take it, for information only.
If you are short on time and want to see the main highlights of the city than its very useful. In...
7 ReviewsIn the Spring of 1981, after my sister's wedding, my cousin and I departed from the Charmartin train station to go to Paris. Little did I know that within a year I would be living in Madrid in the...
9 ReviewsHi 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....
10 ReviewsAVE (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...
16 ReviewsMadrid 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....
10 ReviewsIf you are going on to a domestic flight after passport control and customs, it can be a bit confusing. You need to take the train to Gates E, H, and J. I expected 3 stops on the train—one for each...
The big red tour bus, Madrid Vision, is a great way to get an overview of the city, learn a little history (in your native language), and have all day transportation to the major sites. You can get on and off the bus wherever and whenever you'd like. There are three different bus routes- a modern tour, historical tour, and monumental tour. There are also different types of passes available- some passes include discounts and/or tickets to major sites and some are very basic bus only passes. Your seat has a pair of headphones and allows you to select your preferred language. The bus has an open air top as well as an enclosed bottom. It's a very "touristy" thing- but it could be well worth your money. For non-spanish speakers visiting the city without a tour group, we found it to be a great way to quickly become acquainted with the city's history, landmarks, and native specialties. Many...
Where are all of the street signs?
by AnneAlex
First off, street names seem to be an arbitrary method of navigation throughout most of Spain. If you're looking for your destination it is best to find the closest Plaza to your destination and follow the city signs or Metro and Bus signs to that Plaza and then find your location from there.If you must rely on street names you will not find them hanging from a traffic light or on an obvious street sign. Instead you will find your street (calle) decoratively painted on tiling against the side of a building usually near an intersection. Sometimes you will not see a street name for blocks so it is best to rely on Plaza names instead of streets.
Quickest, Coolest, Cheapest Transport in Madrid
by AnneAlex
We've now had the opportunity to use all of the transportation options in Madrid and the Metro is by far our favorite. You can take it all over town including some of the outskirts. You sacrifice the view above the street but the speed and airconditioning are well worth it. The Metro is a well oiled machine and when you transfer trains they are timed perfectly so that you do not wait very long at all when transferring. It is best to buy a multipass ticket in advance if you are confident you will be traveling around the city a bit. The peak times on the Metro are around 2 pm and 10 pm for lunch and returning home. I hear there's also a bit of a rush around 4 am when partiers are returning from the bar, but I will not stay up late enough for that. The #10 train is the most modern and allows you to move between trains. I highly suggest becoming familiar with this transportation because it's...
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