What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid City Center to El Rastro?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid City Center to El Rastro is to line 002 bus which costs €1 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid City Center to El Rastro?

The fastest way to get from Madrid City Center to El Rastro is to line 5 subway which takes 6 min and costs €1 - €2.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid City Center and El Rastro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Benavente and arriving at Toledo - La Paloma. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Madrid City Center and El Rastro?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gran Via and arriving at Puerta De Toledo. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Madrid City Center to El Rastro?

The distance between Madrid City Center and El Rastro is 2 km.

How do I travel from Madrid City Center to El Rastro without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid City Center to El Rastro without a car is to line 5 subway which takes 6 min and costs €1 - €2.

How long does it take to get from Madrid City Center to El Rastro?

The line 5 subway from Gran Via to Puerta De Toledo takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Madrid City Center to El Rastro bus from?

Madrid City Center to El Rastro bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Benavente station.

Where do I catch the Madrid City Center to El Rastro train from?

Madrid City Center to El Rastro train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Gran Via station.

Where does the Madrid City Center to El Rastro bus arrive?

Madrid City Center to El Rastro bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Toledo - La Paloma station.

Where does the Madrid City Center to El Rastro train arrive?

Madrid City Center to El Rastro train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Puerta De Toledo station.

Where can I stay near El Rastro?

There are 7014+ hotels available in El Rastro.

Madrid City Center to El Rastro - 4 ways to travel via line 5 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Madrid City Center to El Rastro by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 5 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Gran Via to Puerta De Toledosubway 5
6 min
€1–2
Line 002 bus
1. Take the bus from Benavente to Toledo - La Palomabus 002
9 min
€1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madrid City Center to El Rastrotaxi 3.6 km
6 min
€9–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Madrid City Center to El Rastrowalk 1.5 km
17 min

Madrid City Center to El Rastro by subway

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Distance: 2.2 km
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Madrid City Center, Spain and El Rastro, Madrid, Spain?

Metro de Madrid operates a subway from Gran Via to Puerta De Toledo every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Empresa Municipal de Transportes operates a bus from Benavente to Toledo - La Paloma every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1 and the journey takes 9 min.

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