Quick answer
The Metro closes around 1:30 am. After that, night buses (búhos) mostly leave from Plaza de la Cibeles: Sunday to Friday every 35 minutes from 11:55 pm to 4:00 am, and more often on Saturdays and the eves of holidays. Taxis and the Airport Express run 24 hours.
What runs at each hour
| Option | Hours | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | About 6:00 am to 1:30 am | Every 15 minutes after midnight |
| Daytime buses (EMT) | Weekdays 6:00 am-11:30 pm; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 7:00 am-11:00 pm | Single ticket, €1.50 |
| Night buses (búhos) | Sunday to Friday: 11:55 pm-4:00 am (and one at 5:10 am). Saturdays and eves: 11:00 pm-7:00 am | Most leave from Cibeles; same price as daytime buses |
| Taxi | 24 hours | Night tariff 2: €1.60 per km |
| Airport Express | 24 hours | Flat €5, stops at Atocha and Cibeles |
Hours from Madrid's tourist office and EMT, checked on 19 October 2026. Night bus frequency has changed in recent years: check your line's timetable on emtmadrid.es before relying on it.
Night buses: how they work
Búhos are EMT's night buses. Almost all start from Plaza de la Cibeles, so that square is the starting point for getting back from the centre. They cost the same as daytime buses. Note the line number and the last stop before you board, and check the route on EMT's website or app.
- Sunday to Friday and holidays: every 35 minutes from 11:55 pm to 4:00 am, with a last service at 5:10 am.
- Saturdays and eves of holidays: the tourist office gives a frequency of 15 to 20 minutes, from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.
Taxi at night: tariff 2
From 9 pm to 7 am and on weekends and holidays tariff 2 applies (€1.60 per km and €29 per hour of waiting in 2026). Airport trips have a fixed fare. See all details in taxi and VTC in Madrid: fares and tips.
If you land at the airport in the early hours
The Metro does not run after 1:30 am, but the Airport Express (€5) and taxis (fixed €33 inside the M-30) do. Details in how to get from the airport to the centre. And for dinner, see where to eat in the early hours.
Madrid at night, with no worry about getting back
Our night tuk tuk tours leave you in the centre without depending on the last Metro, with departures until 10 pm on the Christmas lights tour in season.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Madrid Metro close?
Around 1:30 am; it opens around 6:00 am.
Are there night buses in Madrid?
Yes, EMT's búhos. Almost all leave from Plaza de la Cibeles.
How much is a night bus?
The same as a daytime bus; a single ticket costs €1.50 according to Madrid's tourist office.
Is there transport to the airport in the early hours?
Yes: the Airport Express and taxis run 24 hours.
Sources
Facts and prices checked on 19 October 2026. They can change: confirm them with the official source before you travel.