There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales by bus, train, taxi or foot
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Recommended option
Line 27 bus
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Take the line 27 bus from Delicias - Atocha to Museo Ciencias Naturales
4 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Estación de tren Madrid - Atocha Cercanías to Estación de tren Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios
Line 27 bus via Prado - Atocha
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Take the line 27 bus from Prado - Atocha to Museo Ciencias Naturales
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Madrid Atocha Station to Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales
Walk
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Walk from Madrid Atocha Station to Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales is 112.
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The social distance requirement in Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales is to line 27 bus which costs €1 - €5 and takes 25 min.
The quickest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales is to taxi which costs €8 - €11 and takes 6 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Delicias - Atocha and arriving at Museo Ciencias Naturales. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estación de tren Madrid - Atocha Cercanías and arriving at Estación de tren Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between Madrid Atocha Station and Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales is 4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales without a car is to line 27 bus which takes 25 min and costs €1 - €5.
The line 27 bus from Delicias - Atocha to Museo Ciencias Naturales takes 23 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Madrid Atocha Station to Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Delicias - Atocha station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Estación de tren Madrid - Atocha Cercanías station.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales is to line 27 bus which takes 25 min and costs €1 - €5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €5 - €7 and takes 28 min.

- Distance: 3.7 km
- Duration: 25 min
What companies run services between Madrid Atocha Station, Spain and Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, Spain?
Empresa Municipal de Transportes operates a bus from Delicias - Atocha to Museo Ciencias Naturales every 5 minutes. Tickets cost €1 - €5 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Renfe Cercanias operates a train from Estación de tren Madrid - Atocha Cercanías to Estación de tren Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 9 min. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 5 times a day.

This regional commuter train system (also known as Cercanías) connects Barcelona with Catalonia and the Barcelona metropolitan area, including popular destinations like Sitges and the Costa Brava. The network of routes mostly runs overground and connects to many Barcelona metro and bus stations. Trains run frequently, and tickets can be bought at station ticket machines on the day of travel. Two children per adult (up to 6 years) can travel for free. If you’re arriving or departing Barcelona on a domestic AVE or long-distance train, check your ticket for a 5-digit Combinado Cercanias code, which is redeemable for a free local ticket from the ticket machines.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Estación de tren Madrid - Atocha Cercanías to Estación de tren Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en

- Phone
- +34 902 50 78 50
- atencioncliente@emtmadrid.es
- Website
- emtmadrid.es
Bus from Delicias - Atocha to Museo Ciencias Naturales
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1 - €5
- Website
- EMT Madrid
- Airport
- €5
Bus from Prado - Atocha to Museo Ciencias Naturales
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1 - €5
- Website
- EMT Madrid
- Airport
- €5
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
TeleTaxi Madrid
- Phone
- +34 913 712 131
- Website
- tele-taxi.es
Taxi Reserva
- Phone
- +34 910 85 54 44
- Website
- taxireserva.es
Taxi Airport Madrid
- Phone
- +34 685 31 42 67
- Website
- taxiairportmadrid.com
Radio Taxi Madrid Aeropuerto
- Phone
- +34 911 76 00 81
- Website
- taxiaeropuertobarajas.com
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Madrid Atocha Station to Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Museo Ciencias Naturales station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Estación de tren Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios station.
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