The Heart of Spain. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.
Navigate Madrid with CityNav →Madrid has one of Europe's cleanest and most punctual Metro systems, connecting all major attractions and Barajas airport. The historic centre is very walkable between Metro stops.
Best pass for tourists: Abono Turístico (Tourist Travel Pass)
Madrid has 7 public transit lines, including 7 metro/subway lines. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.
+ 18 more stations supported in CityNav
Madrid has 7 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.
7 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals
Bus routes across Madrid — plan your journey before you board
From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Madrid has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
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Read the best places to visit in Madrid →Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Madrid.
Open CityNav — Free →Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Madrid — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.
Open Madrid Safety Centre →Download CityNav before you fly to keep Madrid's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.
Yes — Metro Line 8 (pink) connects Nuevos Ministerios to all Barajas terminals in about 15–20 minutes. A standard Metro ticket includes an airport supplement; the Tourist Travel Pass also covers airport access.
Yes — Madrid Metro is one of Europe's most modern systems, with all stations and carriages fully air-conditioned. Particularly comfortable during Madrid's hot summers when outdoor temperatures regularly exceed 35°C.
The Madrid Metro runs until 1:30am on weekdays and Sundays, and until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays. Night buses (búhoes) run through the night on major routes.