The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Day trips by train from Madrid: the back story
Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial, Ávila and Aranjuez are all within reach by train: which station to start from.
7 of the best · Madrid, Spain
Getting to and Around Madrid
Madrid-Barajas, the metro and buses, Cercanías trains, the travel cards and the high-speed trains from Atocha and Chamartín.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Madrid
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Madrid.
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Metro, Cercanías, bus or taxi
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Madrid’s airport, north-east of the city.
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Renfe, iryo and Ouigo
High-speed trains from Atocha and Chamartín
High-speed trains to Andalusia, Barcelona, Valencia and Toledo.
The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
Neighbourhood
Airport & arrival 1
Arriving in Madrid.
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Metro, Cercanías, bus or taxi
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Madrid’s airport, north-east of the city.
Main railway stations 2
Cercanías and high-speed trains.
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To the airport and the day trips
Cercanías Madrid
Renfe’s commuter trains, through Atocha, Sol and Chamartín.
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Renfe, iryo and Ouigo
High-speed trains from Atocha and Chamartín
High-speed trains to Andalusia, Barcelona, Valencia and Toledo.
Around the city 3
Metro, buses and fares.
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One card for metro, bus and Cercanías
Fares and travel cards (CRTM)
The regional transport consortium, which sets the fares and travel cards.
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