What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to El Rastro?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to El Rastro is to line 5 subway which costs €1 - €2 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to El Rastro?

The fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to El Rastro is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs €16 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid (Station) and El Rastro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cartagena - Béjar and arriving at Gran Vía - Montera. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Madrid (Station) and El Rastro?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Diego De Leon and arriving at Puerta De Toledo. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Madrid (Station) to El Rastro?

The distance between Madrid (Station) and El Rastro is 7 km.

How do I travel from Madrid (Station) to El Rastro without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to El Rastro without a car is to line 5 subway which takes 33 min and costs €1 - €2.

How long does it take to get from Madrid (Station) to El Rastro?

The line 5 subway from Diego De Leon to Puerta De Toledo takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Madrid (Station) to El Rastro bus from?

Madrid (Station) to El Rastro bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Cartagena - Béjar station.

Where do I catch the Madrid (Station) to El Rastro train from?

Madrid (Station) to El Rastro train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Diego De Leon station.

Where does the Madrid (Station) to El Rastro bus arrive?

Madrid (Station) to El Rastro bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Gran Vía - Montera station.

Where does the Madrid (Station) to El Rastro train arrive?

Madrid (Station) to El Rastro train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Puerta De Toledo station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid (Station) to El Rastro?

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Where can I stay near El Rastro?

There are 7058+ hotels available in El Rastro.

Madrid (Station) to El Rastro - 6 ways to travel via line 5 subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid (Station) to El Rastro by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 5 subway
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1. Take the subway from Diego De Leon to Puerta De Toledosubway 5
33 min
€1–2
Line 5 subway via Pueblo Nuevo
1. Take the subway from Pueblo Nuevo to Puerta De Toledosubway 5
34 min
€3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cartagena to Cibeles - Casa De Américabus N4
2. Take the bus from Cibeles to Toledo - Humilladerobus N26
39 min
€3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madrid (Station) to El Rastrotaxi 7.6 km
10 min
€16–20
Line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Cartagena - Béjar to Gran Vía - Monterabus 1
45 min
€1–2
Walk
1. Take the walk from Madrid (Station) to El Rastrowalk 6 km
1h 12m

Madrid (Station) to El Rastro by foot and subway

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Distance: 7.1 km
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain and El Rastro, Madrid, Spain?

Metro de Madrid operates a subway from Diego De Leon to Puerta De Toledo every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid (Station) to Toledo - Humilladero via Cartagena, Cibeles - Casa De América, and Cibeles in around 39 min.

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