Getting around by metro Madrid

Renfe offers the suburban train(cercanias) to travel around Madrid or to reach many cities in the surrounding area. There are 10 cercanias lines in Madrid. Their frequency varies from 10 to 30 minutes. The fare varies according to the distance traveled, but to stay in Madrid you can use the same tickets as for the bus or metro. The Renfe website also allows you to book tickets for the AVE high-speed trains that allow you to quickly reach the major cities around the capital: Segovia, Toledo...

With 12 metro lines and 3 streetcar lines, the Madrid metro, which celebrated its centenary in 2019, is the second most important network in Europe after London. It is without a doubt the best way to get around the city. It is best to buy the Metrobus 10 viajes card (to which you can also add an airport surcharge), which is valid on the metro and the bus, as several different people can use the same rechargeable card. The ticket offices also give out free maps of the metro and the city.