Spain Guide
Madrid
Getting Around
Madrid is pretty easy to get around. The central areas are walkable; the metro is modern, extensive and efficient; buses are also good and serve some of the more out-of-the-way districts, and taxis are always available.
If you're using public transport extensively, it could be worth getting a tourist pass. Zone A cards cover central Madrid on bus, metro and train, Zone T cards cover the whole region including buses to Toledo and Guadalajara but not those to the airport. They are available for a duration of one to seven days and range in cost from €5 for a Zone A daily card to €45.20 for a weekly one for Zone T (under-11s are half price; under-4s travel free). If you're staying longer, passes (abonos) covering the metro, train and bus, and available for each calendar month, are worthwhile. If you have an InterRail or Eurail pass, you can use the RENFE local trains (cercanías) free of charge – they're an alternative to the metro for some longer city journeys.