Overview
The bus network of Madrid is known to be one of the biggest in Spain with coverage expanding to many remote suburbs as well. Operating day and night, the bus service is also economical at €1 for all fleet lines. Tickets are available on the bus and at the stations as well. Both state-owned and private buses operate within the city. The Madrid Municipal Transport Company (EMT), owned by Madrid Town Council offers group transport facility. Complete list of fares and itineraries are available through EMT Customer services at: 902 507 850 or www.emtmadrid.es.
The suburban network of buses is green colored and is mostly privately owned. Tourist buses are double-decker buses that take the tourist across the city on three routes incorporating modern Madrid, Monumental Madrid and Historic Madrid. Tourist may leave the bus at any place they wish to. All the passengers get a map and the open deck provides good viewing. More details can be obtained at: Madrid Vision At: Calle Felipe IV Tel: 917 651 016 Ticket information: 917 791 888 (Monday to Friday, from 09:00-14:00 and 16:00-19:00) Website: www.madridvision.es The main Madrid bus stations include the following: Estación Sur Menendez Álvaro Tel: 914 684 200 Metro stop: Menendez Álvaro (circular line 6)
Avenida de América Transfer Station Tel: 917 456 300 Metro stop: Avenida de América
Empresa Ruiz Station Tel: 914 680 850 Metro stop: Atocha
La Sepulveda Station Tel: 915 304 800 Metro stop: Principe Pío
More information regarding public transport is obtainable by calling 012 or 915 804 260. Alternatively visit www.ctm-madrid.ed for further details.
