How to buy a Metro ticket in Madrid

The system of buying Metro tickets in Madrid may seem a bit complex at first sight, especially for those who come to do tourism in Madrid and are not familiar with the system. Although, in reality, getting a ticket is something very simple in which you just have to apply a certain logic. From .com we explain how to buy a Metro ticket in Madrid.

Steps to follow:

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When buying a Metro ticket in Madrid, go to the auto buying machines that are in the lobbies of any metro station. Not all the tickets or all the stations can be bought at a box office, so it is much better to familiarize yourself with this system from the first moment.

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Pay attention to the characteristics of the machines. Some only allow you to pay with cash and others only with a card.

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On the first screen, where we can see all the products that can be purchased, choose ' simple ticket '.

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It is very important that you know the exact station you are going to since the Madrid Metro operates with a fare according to distance, that is, the farther, the more expensive.

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Choose the destination station for which you want to buy the Madrid Metro ticket. You can search alphabetically or by metro line.

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Once chosen, the machine will show you a summary of what you have chosen: the station you are going to and what it will cost you.

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Press accept and enter the payment amount. You just bought a Metro ticket in Madrid.

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Remember that there are more tickets than the single that are more suitable if you take the metro regularly; For example, the Metrobús are 10 tickets. We also suggest some articles that may interest you:

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