Quick answer
The Santiago Bernabéu stadium is on Paseo de la Castellana, beside Avenida de Concha Espina, about 5 km north of Puerta del Sol. The most direct way there is the Metro: line 10 has a station called Santiago Bernabéu right next to the stadium. From Sol it takes about 20 minutes on line 1 to Tribunal and line 10 to Santiago Bernabéu. By tuk tuk, our 2-hour tour stops beside the stadium for photos, from €180 per tuk tuk.
Getting there from Puerta del Sol
| How | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | Line 1 to Tribunal, then line 10 to Santiago Bernabéu | About 20 min |
| Cercanías train | C3 or C4 from Sol to Nuevos Ministerios, then a 10-15 min walk | About 20-25 min |
| Bus | EMT lines running up the Castellana, such as the 27 or the 14 | About 30 min, depending on traffic |
| Taxi or ride-hailing | About 5 km through the centre and up the Castellana | 15-20 min without traffic |
| On foot | Along Paseo de Recoletos and the Castellana | About 1 hour |
| Tuk tuk | 2-hour tour with a photo stop beside the stadium | Part of the tour |
Approximate times outside rush hour. On match days, allow a lot longer.
By Metro
Santiago Bernabéu station (line 10) is right next to the stadium. From Sol, take line 1 towards Pinar de Chamartín to Tribunal (two stops) and change to line 10 towards Hospital Infanta Sofía as far as Santiago Bernabéu (four stops).
The other nearby station is Nuevos Ministerios (lines 6, 8 and 10 plus Cercanías trains), a 10-15 minute walk along the Castellana. If you’re coming from the airport, line 8 takes you to Nuevos Ministerios.
By train, bus or taxi
- Cercanías trains: lines C3 and C4 stop at Sol and at Nuevos Ministerios, two stops apart. From there it’s a 10-15 minute walk or one stop on Metro line 10.
- Bus: several EMT lines run up Paseo de la Castellana and stop next to the stadium, such as the 27 (Embajadores-Plaza de Castilla) or the 14. Check for diversions on match days.
- Taxi or ride-hailing: about 15-20 minutes from the centre without traffic. On match days there are road closures around the stadium and you’ll be dropped further away.
By tuk tuk
Our 2-hour (choose the Bernabéu or Las Ventas), 3-hour, 5-hour and full-day tours ride up the Castellana and stop beside the stadium so you can see it up close and take photos. On the way you see the historic centre, the Prado, Retiro Park and Cibeles, where Real Madrid celebrates its trophies.
On match days we run private tours that end near the stadium a few hours before kick-off, as close as the road closures allow. Message us on WhatsApp to arrange it.
Match-day tips
- Arrive early: the Metro and the streets around the stadium fill up a couple of hours before kick-off.
- If Santiago Bernabéu station is packed, Nuevos Ministerios is a 10-15 minute walk away.
- Roads around the stadium close to traffic: taxis can’t drop you at the gate.
- Visiting the inside of the stadium and the museum needs a separate ticket. Read our guide to visiting the Bernabéu.
Official sources
- Metro de Madrid
- Renfe: Cercanías Madrid commuter trains
- EMT Madrid (city buses)
- Real Madrid CF (official website and stadium tour)
Frequently asked questions
Which Metro station is closest to the Bernabéu?
Santiago Bernabéu on line 10, right next to the stadium. Nuevos Ministerios (lines 6, 8 and 10 and Cercanías trains) is a 10-15 minute walk away.
How long does it take from Puerta del Sol to the Bernabéu?
About 20 minutes by Metro (line 1 to Tribunal and line 10 to Santiago Bernabéu) and 15-20 minutes by taxi without traffic. On foot it’s about 5 km, roughly an hour.
How do I get to the Bernabéu from the airport?
Take Metro line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios, then one stop on line 10 or a 10-15 minute walk.
Can you go to the Bernabéu by tuk tuk?
Yes. Our tours of 2 hours or more stop beside the stadium for photos, and on match days we run private tours that end near the stadium. Message us on WhatsApp.