Quick answer
A single Metro ticket costs €1.50 to €2 depending on the journey (valid until 31 December 2026) and is loaded on the Multi card, which costs €2.50 (free with the tourist ticket). To the airport, add a €3 supplement. Single tickets expire the same day.
Prices and ticket types
| What | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single ticket (zone A and ML1) | €1.50 - €2 | Valid until 31/12/2026; expires on the day of purchase |
| Metro combined ticket | €3 | Whole network, including Metro Ligero trams |
| Airport | Ticket + €3 supplement (€4.50 - €5) | Not charged with the tourist ticket |
| Multi card | €2.50 | Free with the 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7-day tourist ticket |
Prices from Madrid's tourist office, checked on 19 October 2026. They can change.
Map of the Metro in central Madrid
Sol is the heart of the network: lines 1, 2 and 3 cross there and it links to Cercanías. From Sol you can reach Ópera (Royal Palace), Atocha (Prado Museum and trains) and Plaza de España (Temple of Debod) by Metro. For the airport, line 8 leaves from Nuevos Ministerios. The full official map, with all 13 lines, is on the Metro de Madrid website. Download the Madrid Metro map as a PDF.
How to buy and top up
- Buy the Multi card (€2.50) at station machines. It is a rechargeable contactless card.
- Load single trips or the combined ticket. Single tickets expire on the day of purchase.
- Tap the card on the gate when you enter. For the airport, check the supplement is loaded.
If you will make many trips, compare with the tourist travel pass.
Hours and frequency
- The Metro runs from about 6:00 am to 1:30 am.
- Trains come every 2 minutes at morning rush hour and every 15 minutes after midnight; on weekends by day there are fewer trains.
- Children under 4 travel free.
At night, see how to get around Madrid at night.
Rules worth knowing
- Electric scooters are banned across the public transport network.
- Dogs can travel on a lead and muzzled, in the last carriage and outside rush hours.
- The official map shows which stations have lifts, and the website has a journey planner.
- Works close sections or lines: line 10 is closed between Nuevos Ministerios and Cuzco, with a free replacement bus. Check notices before planning.
From the Metro to a tuk tuk
When you want to see the city without taking stairs, a private 1-hour tuk tuk takes you through the key sights. And if you are going to the stadium, see how to get to the Bernabéu with the works notice.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Metro ticket in Madrid?
A single ticket is €1.50 to €2 depending on the journey, and the combined ticket for the whole network is €3.
How much is the Multi card?
€2.50; it is free with the 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7-day tourist ticket.
Is there an airport supplement?
Yes, €3 on top of the ticket (€4.50 - €5 in total), except with the tourist ticket.
How long is a single ticket valid?
It expires on the day of purchase.
Sources
Facts and prices checked on 19 October 2026. They can change: confirm them with the official source before you travel.