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How to get from Madrid City Center to Alcalá de Henares by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Madrid City Center to Alcalá de Henares in Alcalá De Henares, take the M-5 metro from Gran Vía station to Canillejas station. Next, take the 229 bus from Canillejas station to Av. Lope De Figueroa - Pza. Juventud station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is €4.60.

66min€4.60
Walk to metro stationMetro - M-5
Metro - M-5
Bus - 229229
Walk to Alcalá de Henares
Leaves from Gran Vía

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Gran Vía
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - M-5
    Wait for metro
    M-5
    Alameda De Osuna
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Canillejas
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canillejas
    ID 5617
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 229229
    Wait for bus
    229
    Av. Lope De Figueroa - Ávila
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Av. Lope De Figueroa - Pza. Juventud
    ID 8_07014
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alcalá de Henares
    Walk to
    Alcalá de Henares
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via M-2, M-9 and 229

To get from Madrid City Center to Alcalá de Henares in Alcalá De Henares, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the M-2 metro from Sol station to Príncipe De Vergara station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M-9 metro and finally take the 229 bus from Intercambiador De Avenida De América station to Av. Lope De Figueroa - Pza. Juventud station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is €4.20.

63min€4.20
Walk to metro stationMetro - M-2
Metro - M-2
Metro - M-9
Metro - M-9
Bus - 229229
Walk to Alcalá de Henares
Leaves from Sol

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Sol
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - M-2
    Wait for metro
    M-2
    Las Rosas
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Príncipe De Vergara
    5 min
  • 4
    Metro - M-9
    Wait for metro
    M-9
    Paco De Lucía
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Avenida De América
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Intercambiador De Avenida De América
    ID 8_12477
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 229229
    Wait for bus
    229
    Av. Lope De Figueroa - Ávila
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Av. Lope De Figueroa - Pza. Juventud
    ID 8_07014
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alcalá de Henares
    Walk to
    Alcalá de Henares
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Madrid City Center to Alcalá de Henares

The distance between Madrid City Center, Alcalá De Henares and Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá De Henares is approximately 33.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madrid City Center to Alcalá de Henares by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alcalá De Henares – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Madrid City Center

Madrid City Center is located at Madrid City Center, Alcalá De Henares and the nearest public transit station is Sol.

Metro stations close to Madrid City Center:

  • Sevilla
  • Gran Vía
  • Sol

Train stations close to Madrid City Center:

  • Sol

Bus stations close to Madrid City Center:

  • Canalejas
  • Gran Vía - Montera
  • Sevilla

Public transit stations close to Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá De Henares

Alcalá de Henares is located at Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá De Henares and the nearest public transit station is Basilio - Pza. Puerta Aguadores.

Train stations close to Alcalá de Henares:

  • Alcalá De Henares
  • La Garena
  • Alcalá De Henares - Universidad

Bus stations close to Alcalá de Henares:

  • Basilio - Pza. Puerta Aguadores
  • Azucena - Giner De Los Ríos
  • Paseo Del Val - Manuel Merino

Alternative route by bus and metro via M-2, M-9 and 229

To get from Madrid City Center to Alcalá de Henares in Alcalá De Henares, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the M-2 metro from Sol station to Príncipe De Vergara station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M-9 metro and finally take the 229 bus from Intercambiador De Avenida De América station to Av. Lope De Figueroa - Pza. Juventud station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is €4.20.

63min€4.20
Walk to metro stationMetro - M-2
Metro - M-2
Metro - M-9
Metro - M-9
Bus - 229229
Walk to Alcalá de Henares
Leaves from Sol

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Sol
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - M-2
    Wait for metro
    M-2
    Las Rosas
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Príncipe De Vergara
    5 min
  • 4
    Metro - M-9
    Wait for metro
    M-9
    Paco De Lucía
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Avenida De América
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Intercambiador De Avenida De América
    ID 8_12477
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 229229
    Wait for bus
    229
    Av. Lope De Figueroa - Ávila
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Av. Lope De Figueroa - Pza. Juventud
    ID 8_07014
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alcalá de Henares
    Walk to
    Alcalá de Henares
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Madrid City Center to Alcalá de Henares?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line M-5, Bus line 229.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Madrid City Center to Alcalá de Henares?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line M-2, Bus line M-9, Bus line 229.

  • Is there a direct metro between Madrid City Center and Alcalá de Henares?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Madrid City Center to Alcalá de Henares?

    The M-5 metro line goes from Gran Vía station near Madrid City Center in Madrid to Alameda De Osuna station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alameda De Osuna station near Alcalá de Henares in Alcalá De Henares.

  • How long does it take to travel from Madrid City Center to Alcalá de Henares by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Madrid City Center in Madrid and Alcalá de Henares in Alcalá De Henares by metro and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Madrid City Center to get to Alcalá de Henares?

    Get on the M-5 metro from the Gran Vía station near Madrid City Center in Madrid.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Madrid City Center and Alcalá de Henares?

    Get off the metro at the Alameda De Osuna stop, which is closest to Alcalá de Henares in Alcalá De Henares.

  • How much is the metro fare from Madrid City Center to Alcalá de Henares?

    The ride from Madrid City Center to Alcalá de Henares costs €4.60.

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