How to Pay
- Multi card (holds single, 10-trip and Tourist Pass tickets)
- Contactless bank card or phone (single fares)
- Tourist Travel Pass
- Monthly Abono Transporte (residents)
💡 Load a 10-trip ticket onto a Multi card. It works on the metro and EMT city buses, can be shared by people travelling together, and costs far less per ride than single tickets. The Multi card itself costs €2.50 and is reusable.
Peak Hours
No peak fare surcharge, flat zone-based fares at all times. Airport supplement €3.00 applies on top of zone fare for Line 8 airport section.: trains are busiest during these hours. Fares do not change by time of day, but expect crowded carriages during rush hour.
Fare Table (EUR)
| Ticket | Off-Peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Zone A single (1–5 stops) | €1.50 | €1.50 |
| Zone A single (6+ stops) | €2.00 | €2.00 |
| 10-trip Metrobús (Zone A, standard price) | €12.20 | €12.20 |
| Airport supplement (Line 8) | €3.00 | €3.00 |
| Tourist Pass 1-day (Zone A) | €8.40 | €8.40 |
| Tourist Pass 3-day (Zone A) | €18.40 | €18.40 |
| Tourist Pass 7-day (Zone A) | €35.40 | €35.40 |
Payment Cards & Passes
Madrid Multi Card
How the Madrid Multi card works in 2026: where to buy it, which ticket to load (single, 10-trip or Tourist Pass), the airport supplement, sharing rules and when a contactless bank card is enough.
- One card holds every ticket type: single journeys, 10-trip tickets and the Tourist Travel Pass.
- A 10-trip ticket works on Metro Zone A and EMT city buses and is the cheapest way to pay per ride.
- A 10-trip ticket can be shared by people travelling together: each person taps in turn and passes the card back.
Tips to Save Money
- Use the Madrid Multi Card instead of buying a single-journey ticket every time. It's faster and usually cheaper.
- Travel off-peak: No peak fare surcharge, flat zone-based fares at all times. Airport supplement €3.00 applies on top of zone fare for Line 8 airport section.. Fares are lower and trains are less crowded outside these hours.
- For the airport journey, see the airport connection guide for fares and timings.
- Check the Metro de Madrid official website for any promotional passes or tourist cards that may offer unlimited travel for a fixed period.
- Plan journeys using the official app. Some operators offer digital tickets that are slightly cheaper than physical tokens.
Fares are indicative and subject to change. Always verify current fares at the Metro de Madrid official website.