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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid City Center to Retiro is to train which costs €1 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid City Center to Retiro is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs €7 - €9.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid City Center and Retiro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sol - Sevilla and arriving at Menéndez Pelayo - Menorca. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Madrid City Center and Retiro?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gran Via and arriving at Estación de Atocha Metro. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Madrid City Center to Retiro?

The distance between Madrid City Center and Retiro is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid City Center to Retiro without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 7 min and costs €1 - €2.

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

The line 1 subway from Gran Via to Estación de Atocha Metro takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Madrid City Center to Retiro bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Sol - Sevilla station.

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

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

Train or bus from Madrid City Center to Retiro?

The best way to get from Madrid City Center to Retiro is to line 20 bus which takes 10 min and costs €1 - €2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €1 and takes 12 min.

Where does the Madrid City Center to Retiro bus arrive?

Madrid City Center to Retiro bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Menéndez Pelayo - Menorca station.

Where does the Madrid City Center to Retiro train arrive?

Madrid City Center to Retiro train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Estación de Atocha Metro station.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid City Center to Retiro?

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Madrid City Center to Retiro - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 1 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid City Center to Retiro by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train (Renfe)

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Gran Via to Estación de Atocha Metrosubway 1
7 min
€1–2
Line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Sol - Sevilla to Menéndez Pelayo - Menorcabus 20
10 min
€1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madrid City Center to Retirotaxi 2.3 km
3 min
€7–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from Madrid City Center to Retirowalk 2.2 km
27 min
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Re
12 min
€1

Madrid City Center to Retiro by subway

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Distance: 2.8 km
Duration: 7 min

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

Metro de Madrid operates a subway from Gran Via to Estación de Atocha Metro every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Empresa Municipal de Transportes operates a bus from Sol - Sevilla to Menéndez Pelayo - Menorca every 5 minutes. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 10 min.

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