10-Journey TicketsUp to 3 different ticket options may coexist, both on the MULTI card and on the Personal TTP, with or without a discount group. These tickets can be valid on Metro, Metro Ligero and city/intercity buses.
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Getting a public transport ticketOne-way single ticket for the bus costs €1.50 and €2 for the metro. If you're planning to make multiple trips, you can buy a 10-trip ticket pack for just €12.20, which you can share with friends. Keep in mind that you have to purchase an initial top-up card for €2.50.
Zona A: All services in this zone. Zona T: All transport services in the Community of Madrid, including zones E1 and E2, except RENFE service to Toledo. Not valid on the Airport Express bus line.
Metro lines in MadridThe fastest, most convenient and affordable way to commute in Madrid is by metro. With over 300 stations, the Madrid metro system is one of the most extensive urban networks in Europe. It's also surprisingly cleaner than other major metro networks, such as the Paris metro.
Madrid City Tour is one of the easiest and most convenient ways of discovering the city. All you have to do is buy your one- or two-day ticket, hop on the bus, put on your earphones, listen to the recorded commentaries and enjoy the streets, monuments and places of interest you pass by.
Bus tickets in SpainMany operators also offer contactless travel cards instead of paper tickets, which you can load a subscription or special ticket onto. There is no national travel card in Spain, unfortunately; check with your local operator to see what's available for your city or region.
If you are waiting at the stop, as the bus approaches you must signal to the driver that you wish to board. Single bus tickets cannot be loaded on to the Tarjeta Multi smartcard, they must be purchased on the bus. 10-trip ticket (Metrobús*): 12.20€ *View discounts available until 30 June 2023.
Many of Madrid's world-class sights are free, including parks, churches and museums. Here are our favorite free attractions that offer the best of Madrid for travelers on a budget.
The best way to get around Madrid is by metro. A handful of metro lines extend as far north as the Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) as well as into the city's southern suburbs. Buses are an option, too, as are metered taxis, which can be hailed on the street or found in ranks throughout the city.
Either it is a walking tour or a bus tour, it is appropriate to tip your guide with at least one euro per person, depending on how long the tour was. If it was a bus tour, maybe you'll want to give one euro for the driver and one or two for the guide (it's best to give each their tip, as not always they'll be sharing).