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

By bus and metro

To get from San Fernando de Henares to Madrid City Center in Madrid, take the 281 bus from Ctra. Mejorada - Protección Civil station to Av. América - Canillejas station. Next, take the M-5 metro from Canillejas station to Gran Vía station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is €4.00.

54min€4.00
Bus - 281281
Metro - M-5
Metro - M-5
Walk to Madrid City Center
Leaves from Ctra. Mejorada - Protección Civil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Fernando de Henares
  • 2
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Intercambiador De Avenida De América (Nivel -2)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Av. América - Canillejas
    ID 8_07313
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Canillejas
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - M-5
    Wait for metro
    M-5
    Casa De Campo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gran Vía
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Madrid City Center
    Walk to
    Madrid City Center
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 281, M-9 and M-2

To get from San Fernando de Henares to Madrid City Center in Madrid, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 281 bus from Ctra. Mejorada - Protección Civil station to Intercambiador De Avenida De América station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M-9 metro and finally take the M-2 metro from Príncipe De Vergara station to Sol station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is €3.60.

53min€3.60
Bus - 281281
Metro - M-9
Metro - M-9
Metro - M-2
Metro - M-2
Walk to Madrid City Center
Leaves from Ctra. Mejorada - Protección Civil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Fernando de Henares
  • 2
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Intercambiador De Avenida De América (Nivel -2)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Intercambiador De Avenida De América
    ID 8_12477
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Avenida De América
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - M-9
    Wait for metro
    M-9
    Puerta De Arganda - Arganda Del Rey
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Príncipe De Vergara
    3 min
  • 7
    Metro - M-2
    Wait for metro
    M-2
    Cuatro Caminos
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Sol
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Madrid City Center
    Walk to
    Madrid City Center
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Fernando de Henares to Madrid City Center

The distance between San Fernando de Henares, Madrid and Madrid City Center, Madrid is approximately 19.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Fernando de Henares to Madrid City Center by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Madrid – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Fernando de Henares

San Fernando de Henares is located at San Fernando de Henares, Madrid and the nearest public transit station is Av. Enrique Tierno Galván - P.º Oria.

Metro stations close to San Fernando de Henares:

  • San Fernando
  • La Rambla

Bus stations close to San Fernando de Henares:

  • Av. Enrique Tierno Galván - P.º Oria
  • Ctra. Mejorada - Enrique Tierno Galván
  • Av. Enrique Tierno Galván - Av. Oria

Public transit stations close to Madrid City Center, Madrid

Madrid City Center is located at Madrid City Center, Madrid and the nearest public transit station is Metro Gran Vía.

Metro stations close to Madrid City Center:

  • Sol
  • Gran Vía
  • Sevilla

Train stations close to Madrid City Center:

  • Sol

Bus stations close to Madrid City Center:

  • Metro Gran Vía
  • Gran Vía - Montera
  • Gran Vía - Callao

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via 281, M-9 and M-2

To get from San Fernando de Henares to Madrid City Center in Madrid, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 281 bus from Ctra. Mejorada - Protección Civil station to Intercambiador De Avenida De América station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M-9 metro and finally take the M-2 metro from Príncipe De Vergara station to Sol station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is €3.60.

53min€3.60
Bus - 281281
Metro - M-9
Metro - M-9
Metro - M-2
Metro - M-2
Walk to Madrid City Center
Leaves from Ctra. Mejorada - Protección Civil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Fernando de Henares
  • 2
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Intercambiador De Avenida De América (Nivel -2)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Intercambiador De Avenida De América
    ID 8_12477
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Avenida De América
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - M-9
    Wait for metro
    M-9
    Puerta De Arganda - Arganda Del Rey
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Príncipe De Vergara
    3 min
  • 7
    Metro - M-2
    Wait for metro
    M-2
    Cuatro Caminos
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Sol
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Madrid City Center
    Walk to
    Madrid City Center
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 281, Bus line M-5.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 281, Bus line M-9, Bus line M-2.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Fernando de Henares and Madrid City Center?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Fernando de Henares to Madrid City Center?

    The 281 bus line goes from Intercambiador De Avenida De América (Nivel -2) station near San Fernando de Henares in San Fernando De Henares to Av. América - Canillejas station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Av. América - Canillejas station near Madrid City Center in Madrid.

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

    The total travel time between San Fernando de Henares in San Fernando De Henares and Madrid City Center in Madrid by bus and metro is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Fernando de Henares to get to Madrid City Center?

    Get on the 281 bus from the Intercambiador De Avenida De América (Nivel -2) stop near San Fernando de Henares in San Fernando De Henares.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Fernando de Henares and Madrid City Center?

    Get off the bus at the Av. América - Canillejas station, which is closest to Madrid City Center in Madrid.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Fernando de Henares to Madrid City Center?

    The ride from San Fernando de Henares to Madrid City Center costs €4.00.

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