[123attendees] Re: wiki updated

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I think the point is if you want to avoid “transfers” even if it looks will take a bit longer.

Metro may look like a bit longer route, but you avoid wasting time and effort moving your bags for the transfer. Also metro is much more frequent than train.

I think you also need to consider if you will be using the public transport during those 10 days, and how many trips you plan, because then you can buy either 10 trips tickets, 1 week tourist unlimited or even 30 days. Note that there are 40% discounts, free up to 14 years and over 65, special low price for 15-25.

In the airport there is an information desk that can help to clarify the best choice.

https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/otras-tarjetas/turistica/?lang=en
Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid - CRTM Inicio
crtm.es

You have all explained here:

https://www.metromadrid.es/en/viaja-en-metro/titulos-y-tarifas/tarifas
Note that for the free rates, you need to have a “personal” card (4 euros). This can be requested in advance on-line, but you need a delivery address and it may take a week. You could also arrange an appointment to get it once you’re in Madrid. I think it make sense only if you are going to save a lot of money because you are planing to stay in Madrid for vacations, or commute a lot, etc.

https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/tarjeta-transporte-publico
Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid - CRTM Inicio
crtm.es

Regards,
Jordi

@jordipalet


> El 4 jul 2025, a las 4:08, Michael Richardson <[e-mail]> escribió:
> 
> 
> I'm unclear if the metro or the Cercanias train is simpler.  You write metro
> is faster.   It seems if I have to transfer to the metro anyway... I might as
> well use it.
> 
> But I wanted to confirm this:
> 
>> Cercanias train tickets are about 2.60€ for a one-way trip and 5.20€ for a
>> return one and can be purchased by the station’s automatic vendors. When
>> buying a ticket, you must use it during the next 2 hours, **while the return
>> ticket is valid until next day**. Expect about 45 minutes of travel time
>> including transfers.
> 
> So, don't buy a return ticket since I'm in Madrid for ~10 days.
> Just buy another ticket when I leave.
> 
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