Madrid Metro Survival Guide (Watch Before You Go!)

[@jamescaldwell3628]

I was in Madrid last week for a conference and used the Metro a lot. Me and my travelling companion (a lady) are both over 60 years - on EVERY journey, a young person offered her a seat! Lovely people and lovely city! James.

[@FGGiskard]

Happy to hear good manners are still surviving in my country, and that people still appreciate it! Hope you will be back soon!

[@simonsadler9360]

You may have noticed in Spain no statuary of war Heros, just of our famous composers ,poets artists & authors ,in Alcoy a small park named Cervantes . A disgusting act on May23 ,at the end of Francos regime the brave Captain Reginald Davison on the S.S Stanbrook saved @ 2,000 Republicans from certain death ,a bronze bust of him celebrating his ɓravery on display in the port of Alicante was painted with Swastikas, a cleanup job , they loved the destruction of the town of Guernica the furthest reach of Nazi bombers , totally destroyed with many deaths, one of Picasso's last paintings based on the horrors

[@simonsadler9360]

I live with my 58 years old Companion MariCarmen in my village of Gaianes & as today we go to Muro de Alcoy to do some shopping ,when finished I park the Suzuki Alto car near our bar El Bracal & leave it unlocked with keys in ign, no one steals here ,& for the bar owner will get going a found microwave , reward 5 litres of virgin olive oil , best in the world sweet and low acid , used much in cooking ,French cuisine & wines , load of bshit ,Spanish have wonderful recipes as you may know in Madrid .French hate this ! A very good tinto in cartons €1.05 per litre , try the best " Ribera del Duerro "on sale just over € 3 ,our Cavas cheaper than Bolinger & Moet ^ Chandon ,not much more than € 3,50 ! From beer kits from Colchester home brew ( over there 10 days last year ) my brewery is about to brew 40 pints of Mild . Years since on the London metro ! No body spoke m not like in Spain ,we jabber away in Spanish ,too many ex British here havent bothered to learn Spanish , now my prime language !

[@spainrevealed]

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[@constanziadezamora]

Yes please! We are there next week :)

[@xosep-p3162]

Yes ...

[@flowergirl4652]

Yes please

[@kevindonnelly6007]

Clearest explanation I've seen! Sadly, it came out a month after I returned and had figured most of that out by personal experience. Awesome that you note the platform will only host YOUR train, unlike NYC or SFO where multiple lines share your platform.

[@IRSA1]

Coming to `Madrid this spring , last visited in 1977, so thanks for the useful updated hints ! I remember it as a splendid city.

[@simonsadler9360]

We do occasionally take ripe roadside figs ! Naughty aren't we ?

[@lourdesangulo413]

Honestly, I've lived in big cities for years here and abroad. And the "need" of having to own a mobile phone to do all the procedures it's not evolution, but dependence. 🦋✨ Thank you for this video, for your unique style and, as always, for your great work. ❤

[@annemiekewielinga7203]

Having traveled all over Europe…Madrid metro was extremely clean, no garbage, lots of cleaners and easy to use

[@annafumanchu3961]

A tip for the airport transfer to the city center: You can also take the local train from Terminal 4 to Atocha station. This costs €2.60 and the journey takes around 30 minutes. Tickets can be purchased from the gray and red ticket machines in the lobby of the station, but the process can be a little confusing. It is much easier if you have a debit or credit card with a contactless payment function. This can be used to pass through the automatic access barrier to the platform. The ticket price is paid directly. It should also work if you pay with a smartphone. As far as I know, the trains run every 30 minutes between 6 a.m. and midnight.

[@footballdaily1744]

What’s the easiest way to go from Madrid to palomares?Thanks

[@agcasarrubios21]

About going to the airport and back, there is a second bus express line (200) that goes from the terminals to Avenida de america in the buisness distric (María de Molina-Castellana) with a stop on Canillejas connecting to metro L5 (to go to the center) and only costs the flat rate of 1.5€ and then is also the option of taking the Cercanías C1 or C10 that take you from the terminals to Recoletos (5 minutes from Cibeles) for the flat rate of 2.5€, and only takes 30 minutes, the only downside is that if you are going from the T1, T2 or T3 you will have to travel to the T4 to catch the Cercanías. Also coment that metro is working to create a direct route from the T4 to atocha in the form of an expansion of the line 11 and a conection with treminals 1,2 and 3 with callao and gran vía in the form of a Line 5 expansion Apart from that very good explanation of the system and specially about the multi card that can be a bit confusing about if it's better to take a 10-Journey or Single tickets.

[@andyroo9381]

This will be useful when if I decide to visit Madrid again. Such a beautiful country!

[@peter_bazinet]

This reminds me of when we were staying at the Hotel Europa in Puerta del Sol. We jumped on the Metro to get to the Prado Museum. It took us about three stops to realize we were going the wrong way. We definitely learned fast after that.

[@Glee73]

been following for years. this is by far, the best youtube channel on spain. why you don't have millions of subscribers is a mystery.

[@justbeachy4666]

Great video, as always. It's always lovely to see more of Yoly. You do a really good job of giving visitors enough information to be successful, without overwhelming them.

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you!

[@mourad_Y]

Excellent video. We have been to Madrid a few times and experienced the Metro. But your clear and simple explanation such as how to use the 10 day tickets selection and how to share would have saved us some money for sure. Thank you, as always very educational and enjoyable.

[@greyquinn]

Hi! Great video guide! I bet people will find it very useful! Just one comment regarding the transport from and to the airport. Right now the metro is being extended so apart of the line 8 also line 5 will reach T123 and line 11 will reach T4, and that will be very useful if you are not going straight to Atocha or Cibeles.

[@thomasdemoor874]

Wow, I requested this very video! I'm glad you made a very clear explanation about the Madrid metro system, especially for the older folks whom I've always seen struggling a lot anytime I've visited Madrid. I usually helped them out but it's great that they can prepare through this clear video. Well done, James y Yoli!

[@grimey619]

Watched this just before coming over and taking the express bus from the airport to el Centro. Clutch!

[@HoltMarkb]

This is really handy - I experienced the daunting underground on my first visit to Madrid only just over a year ago. I had just over an hour to get to the airport and used to underground but got on the loop heading the wrong way my boarding gate was the furthest possible place in the airport - thankfully, made it with just 10mins to go! People were boarding the plane - the closest I've come to missing flight.

[@nurjimenez7401]

I wouldn’t have gambled anything than taking a cab to catch a flight 🤷‍♀️ especially your first time in a strange country but hey!

[@HoltMarkb]

@@nurjimenez7401 my return flight had been delayed massively so threw my plans out a bit, as went for a long lunch in the sun -but yes, it was a lesson learned.

[@nurjimenez7401]

@@HoltMarkb but hey anything is better than NO madrid, right?! ✌️

[@unconventionalleo]

Just the content I was looking for and I'll definitely need to review before I head to Madrid at the end of the summer! Thank you!

[@jp8808]

Awesome Madrid metro guide, packed with lots of useful information about the Madrid metro system. Well done!

[@MuyAficionado]

A good explanation for the metro and for going to the airport is that there are also regular bus lines from the EMT, the public company, and two Cercanías train lines that take you directly to various places and stations in the city, even from outside the city. center.

[@mizginavale22]

Excellent information, thank you! So nice to see Yoly so involved in this video too.

[@Prinz210]

Thanks for the video! We used the AirPort Express bus last time we were in Madrid to get to P. De Atocha to head south. We only used it bc the metro was down or there was a strike. However, it turned out to be a great option and didn’t require changes or planning, just a direct shot. We will definitely use it again next time.

[@alexandreleveille1407]

Nice clear explanation. I'm used to city travel on public transportation, but I know many who aren't (including my partner). This is a great way to put someone at ease using public transport...which is how we do it.

[@fredcookerly9385]

Great info. The Metro probably seems intuitive to the locals, but to tourists it can sometimes be quite cofusing. Just FYI, we use Cercanias quite a lot, mainly because, we usually have long distance train tickets in hand. Most of those tickets are CombinadoCercanias, which means the Cercanias trip is free if used withing 3 to 4 hours of your train trip. A great way to get between the airport (T4), Chamartin or Atocha for free.

[@bkm2797]

Very helpful, it's all those little details that can trip up a tourist. Thanks James and Yoli!

[@2kool4myskool]

Madrid is marvellous and the metro is superb.

[@padders1068]

James & Yoly, thanks for sharing and educating. When in Madrid in 2019 from the UK, I found the metro quite easy to use, but buying a travel card was quite confusing. Also if you choose the wrong exit from a station, it can totally throw you when you have planned a route, as I found out to my cost. I relied on Google Maps, to plan my route but they were inaccurate as to the exits, as the exit I used wasn't even shown. Thank you both for this guide! ❤

[@alaleh.amapola]

Great video as always! I would like to add that the Madrid metro app is actually very easy to use and a great tool; I never use any other app when I take Madrid metro.

[@andreschusan6086]

Mucho respecto por este video. Voy a viajar a España en dos semanas y este informacion llego justo a tiempo. Saludos

[@AgaJuKisa]

Probably your funniest video so far. Loved it❤

[@spainrevealed]

Glad you think so!

[@hsavietto]

Great video! Any plans for a similar video about Cercanías?

[@Emy53]

I miss you guys. I need to update my membership. I have been busy with life but I am trying to stay connected. I still come back and search for your videos for updates. All the best.

[@toddzickel2548]

Super Easy!!! Used Red and Yellow lines. Bought the 10 pass and that's all you need! Walking wnd enjoying the sites qnd voila, you're there. $8.60 spent from friday until today, monday. On to Porto.

[@MichelleSMV]

This is great info to have! Thank you so much! Will definitely check out the video on what cafés to try out next

[@timlester4510]

Thanks for the illuminating guide. I have just booked our Madrid hotel for June and now know how to get there from the airport. Easy.

[@minnesotamiki]

Great video - thorough, funny, and full of useful tips! Muy bueno🤩

[@66gondorium]

El Metro de Madrid es lo mas sofisticado que yo he visto. (Y yo vi mucho.) Limpio, puntual, y seguro. Los empleados son amigables. Y porque yo ya tenia mas de 65 años, usaba durante un mes por cuatro Euros. Lo recomiendo para todo ! Saludos

[@miriammenzies8595]

I wish I had watched this before our trip. We got lost at N.M. oh my goodness it was frustrating, not knowing that only the one train will use the one track and stop. A nice local couple helped us, as we couldn't find any staff. We finally figured it out looking at the map, highly recommend a map! We've used the Metro all over the world, and this was definitely the most confusing so far. Thank you for your video 🙏🏾

[@zetaplus7911]

Excellent video for first-time tourists like us, thank you!

[@TheRetiredTravelers]

Thanks for the timely info we are flying out tomorrow for Madrid. I was feeling "flush" but the bus looks cheaper and easier.

[@joycecurrie9464]

Thank you for your very helpful video. This will come in very useful as I am visiting Madrid with friends for the first time in a few weeks. Can’t wait.

[@welshtoro3256]

The Madrid Metro system is piss easy really. It's laid out exactly like the London underground and easy to purchase a card (in a multiple of languages) which you top up per day/route. |The great thing about it is that connects the airport to the centre.

[@AnamariaT1]

Thank you guys, very professional and funny in the same time! You are an amazing couple! God bless you!

[@villalobosd]

Wow tantas veces q he estado en Madrid y ahora es que entiendo lo del metro, bus etc 😂 creo es su primer video informativo de Madrid sin una caña o Ribera 🍷 en la mano 😂 excelente video. Gracias! 🏆

[@moreblueye]

Thank you James and Yoly. We just got back to the U.S. from Toledo, Sevilla, Cordoba, and Madrid. Your videos were very helpful in researching the trip. Really enjoyed the video about things to see in Toledo. Spain is stunning country and the trip exceeded my expectations. Keep the great content coming.

[@anedanvo]

Un dato que considero útil: con la aplicación Tarjeta Transporte pueden controlar cuantos viajes le queda a su Multi Tarjeta y también se pueden cargar viajes, todo con su móvil (si tiene NFC). ¡Es muy práctico!

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

this is excellent, thank you!!

[@jerrybowen1635]

Leaving for Madrid this coming Wednesday and this info is awesome! I have also bought your Madrid guide. Question: Since the 10 journey is shareable can you buy 2 airport supplements?

[@eugenioolazabal1867]

You and Yoli make the most interesting videos about Spain. I'm certain you are making special tours. The Metro in Madrid is the easiest network to figure out, but thank you for helping first time travellers. Personally, I prefer to walk and stay in the center of the city. Day trips to Toledo, Salamanca are easy to schedule via Cercanias trains. From T4 there is a bus the 203 that takes you straight into the center (Banco de España) stop. I believe the last time I took it it was only 5 euros.

[@HereBeBarr]

So helpful!

[@nachocg7758]

Great video. Very detailed 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@MaestroPdx]

Great info ! Spain metro is amazing but can be hard to navigate.

[@andressagreco1397]

What a great, easy whatching and simple video. This video was amazingly informative! Thanks guys! I will rewatch it for sure whenever my trip is nearer. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@FullMoon7]

Thank you so much guys! That’s is an amazing video! We are planing to travel to Madrid soon

[@margaretpowell9383]

very good video...wish i watdched it before i navigated it all and i would have saved time...the main thing that confused me was not having to touch off ...you just walk through the barrier...had to stand back and watch others

[@BrazenNL]

1:22 "Multipass" Missed opportunity. 🤣

[@JoseOchoa-dw9vk]

Bravo. Awesome video. So excited to follow your recommendations. As an alumni of you move to Spain masterclass.

[@makiliv]

Helpful, detailed, and with so many funny comments (I live in New York City). Thank you/Gracias)!😁

[@linfung4297]

Thank you 10 out of 10 perfect youtube on the Madrid Metro system

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you!

[@davesaunders7080]

I agree and use Citymapper for any city that it applies to. Overall Madrid is very easy to use transport around as you have shown in the excellent video.

[@错位的叹号]

My frequently use route depends where I wanna go from the airport : (1) line8 from the airport to nuevos ministerios then transfer to renfe C3 o C4 direct to Sol. (2)take Renfe C1 or C10 direct from the airport to Atocha

[@p3l0n70]

Thank you, had a great trip, I love Madrid. This video helped alot!!

[@GayTimpany]

Kia Ora James and Yoly. Thanks for your amazing video. Fantastic! Can't wait to use it next year. Arohanui

[@farahh6703]

This really informative and great thanks guys

[@daisyplyler]

I love how you say airport! So American! Update: I'm halfway through the video and have already laughed 3x. You guys are so funny! Great jokes!

[@patrickdaugharty7475]

Great video on the tube. Looks easy peasy. Thanks 😊

[@lulubelle0bresil]

about pickpockets, I guess it can be a bit more complicated than that - they also target people who seem distracted, people who are in groups, either the youngest or the oldest people around, and people who look like they might be carrying expensive items. The pickpockets themselves can be of any age, in one story I heard from Madrid he was a very handsome older man, stood close to his targets who thought he might be flirting with them and was caught with his hand in their bag. They have very light hands and sometimes employ distraction tactics, they are pros. We tend to think we are worldly and that it would never happen to us...well, unfortunately they are very daring and very experienced - it pays to be slightly paranoid in this case. Ojo!👁

[@alexandreleveille1407]

In any major city, especially a tourist destination, I act like I do in my home country in a major city: Keep my purse or bag close and in view, be wary of anyone getting too close, etc. I rarely use my phone in a crowded subway to avoid distractions. Yes, I'm a paranoid city dweller, but it has served me well.

[@ceejae2349]

You guys have all the best info. Thank you!

[@jeffgreenwaldJLG]

As a family of 4 visiting Madrid we found it about the same price to just take a cab instead of walking to the stations. It would have been cheaper for longer trips but short trips maybe it was just a few € more to use a taxi.

[@spainrevealed]

Good to know!

[@PortageurCa]

That's super helpful, thanks. I really appreciate visiting cities with less complicated metros, and it's good to know what to expect before you get there. (Random side note: was that some kind of spy type dead drop at 13:07? 😀 )

[@JavidKhan-db3dn]

i was in madrid over the weekend was a very helpful video thanks

[@petefarr8718]

Great Vid. One point I came across. Pay attention to the wheelchair symbols on the direction signs in stations. If you randomly follow direction signs with and without the symbol you can end up going round in a circle. Done it😁

[@FullMoon7]

Thumbs up and subscribing. Watching from North Carolina USA

[@josecampillo3041]

Excellent I can’t wait to get back to Madrid.

[@VanessaLisette]

Your dry humor is so funny, oh my gosh! 😂😂

[@kaye52]

This video has helped enormously

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Great watch as always 👊🏿

[@teemzzz1]

Thank you for this ! Good and informative video 👍🏼

[@sseelaruam629]

Thank you very much for this video. It's really helpful❤

[@nerdinium]

Multi-Pass!! 😁 (5th element movie reference)

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Your travel guide vlog is a goldmine of information. Your tips and recommendations are spot on. Oh, and have you checked out the new v4 Bento Bag and the Ikigai Backpack by NomadLane? They look like the ideal companions for your travel explorations.

[@juthikagavankar3976]

❤great video...very informative and helpful

[@rikondae-bikes8021]

Thank you for this video, very helpful. I am in a wheelchair traveling to Spain in September -October and will be also traveling to Madrid. Obviously a lot of research planning is needed, I have watched a lot of youtube for info and there isn't a lot at all about wheelchair travel around Spain including Madrid so I'm looking forward to the adventure which I will be filming my trip and the accessibility of each city we visit through my experience. BTW I have found a lot of your video' very helpful in terms of which, foods, culture, and cities we decided to visit this time round. My diet is mainly Keto, so there is a lot of food I can definitely have, Spainish diet looks to be high fat and meat as well as high carbs including fried, also I don't drink alcohol which seems to be a regular in ...BUT when in Spain I might have to sample 🤣🤣

[@constanziadezamora]

Now I know to always travel in the last carriage for doggo spotting! 🐕 🐩 🦮

[@yamaina478]

And large bicycle sporting, if you're into that 😂

[@Sylphadora]

There’s no air conditioning in the platforms but some of them have giant ventilators in one end. No doors open automatically. The ones that don’t have a lever, have a button instead, but you still have to press the button. They were automatic during the pandemic but they went back to being manual.

[@xosep-p3162]

Por favor ... uno de Cercanias ... y uno de RENFE ... y las estaciones principales del Metro para connectar ... a estos y al aeropuerto ... y uno de los autobuses ... este quedo muy bueno y muy practico ... Thank you ... Gracinhas ...

[@daffyduk77]

good info , well-presented thanks

[@Marievlog8621]

Kakamiss sumakay n MRt,ung siksikan hehehe,done watching.ingat lgi host ❤❤❤

[@spiritualeducationministri1727]

Is the 10 trips for one day or for more than 1 day?

[@ElliotEzrah]

More than

[@colinwilkinson4536]

A very good video, as usual. However, central Madrid is tiny compared to, say, London. By the time you have faffed around with the metro, you might as well have walked (though I hasten to add not from the airport).

[@josephinecronin1195]

About to do a brief trip to Madrid. Thank you

[@stevozrepto5558]

Used it for 2 days a year ago easy to figure out and use 😊😊😊😊

[@GreatCityAttractions]

A useful video - well done.

[@nickvickers3486]

Great vid, so basically if you do the London Underground you can do the Madrid Metro! It's very useful that you can use the 10 trip card for more than one person per journey. Do you guys have a video for the 10 or so best places to visit in Madrid?

[@goldcoastbloke1330]

I am one of yout subscribers here. I am here in Madrid until Saturday. If you have a fan meetup, I am keen to go and see you over some drinks. If not, I can visit you in your devour tours office.

[@coolarrow89]

Love this video! Gracias

[@melbees1939]

Have been stuck and confused in that cyclical hell before. When you come out...there is wine and dancing!

[@ilBUZZo]

Fortunately, here in Germany, for only 50 bucks per month, you can use all trains, buses and trams in the country, except fast trains. Btw, no annoying barriers to access the trains

[@obscuracamaria2931]

We envy you! Can't imagine the Spanish government following suit

[@RubenGarcia-pt8tp]

In Spain if you are under 26 (I think) you can get the same for 8€, and if you are over 65 you get it for free. Otherwise I think it’s more expensive but there is still an option

[@obscuracamaria2931]

​@@RubenGarcia-pt8tpI assume you're talking Madrid-wise

[@RubenGarcia-pt8tp]

@@obscuracamaria2931 yes that is the case

[@martamarbe]

I believe you do have to swipe your card again to exit in some stations such as Las Tablas and surely the Airport. But it's rarely the case 😊 7:38

[@javihernandez2755]

I think it's only when you cross to a different zone (to avoid cases of people going through several zones with a single-zone ticket). For instance, the whole MetroSur system (line 12) works that way. Anyway, better safe than sorry

[@cmcjvcltcbmc]

Muchas gracias, excelente video. Muy util.