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How to get from Madrid to Tres Cantos by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Madrid to Tres Cantos in Tres Cantos, take the M-6 metro from Avenida De América station to Nuevos Ministerios station. Next, take the C4B train from Nuevos Ministerios station to Tres Cantos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is €4.10.

45min€4.10
Walk to metro stationMetro - M-6
Metro - M-6
Train - C4B
Leaves from Avenida De América

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Avenida De América
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - M-6
    Wait for metro
    M-6
    Andén 1
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nuevos Ministerios
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - C4B
    Wait for train
    C4B
    Colmenar Viejo
  • 5
    Ride to train station Tres Cantos
    Ride to train station
    Tres Cantos
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by metro and train via M-7, M-10 and C4B

To get from Madrid to Tres Cantos in Tres Cantos, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one train line: take the M-7 metro from Avenida De América station to Gregorio Marañón station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M-10 metro and finally take the C4B train from Chamartín station to Tres Cantos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is €4.20.

47min€4.20
Walk to metro stationMetro - M-7
Metro - M-7
Metro - M-10
Metro - M-10
Train - C4B
Leaves from Avenida De América

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Avenida De América
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - M-7
    Wait for metro
    M-7
    Pitis
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gregorio Marañón
    2 min
  • 4
    Metro - M-10
    Wait for metro
    M-10
    Tres Olivos - Hospital Infanta Sofía
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Chamartín
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chamartín
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - C4B
    Wait for train
    C4B
    Colmenar Viejo
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tres Cantos
    Ride to train station
    Tres Cantos
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Madrid to Tres Cantos

The distance between Madrid, Tres Cantos and Tres Cantos, Tres Cantos is approximately 20.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madrid to Tres Cantos by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tres Cantos – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Madrid

Madrid is located at Madrid, Tres Cantos and the nearest public transit station is Cartagena.

Metro stations close to Madrid:

  • Cartagena
  • Avenida De América
  • Diego De León

Bus stations close to Madrid:

  • Príncipe De Vergara - María De Molina
  • María De Molina - Príncipe De Vergara
  • Príncipe De Vergara - Francisco Silvela

Public transit stations close to Tres Cantos, Tres Cantos

Tres Cantos is located at Tres Cantos, Tres Cantos and the nearest public transit station is Av. Parque - Pza. Fuencaliente.

Train stations close to Tres Cantos:

  • Tres Cantos
  • El Goloso

Bus stations close to Tres Cantos:

  • Av. Parque - Pza. Fuencaliente
  • Av. Parque - Hierbabuena
  • Pza. Estación - Est. Tres Cantos

Alternative route by metro and train via M-7, M-10 and C4B

To get from Madrid to Tres Cantos in Tres Cantos, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one train line: take the M-7 metro from Avenida De América station to Gregorio Marañón station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M-10 metro and finally take the C4B train from Chamartín station to Tres Cantos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is €4.20.

47min€4.20
Walk to metro stationMetro - M-7
Metro - M-7
Metro - M-10
Metro - M-10
Train - C4B
Leaves from Avenida De América

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Avenida De América
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - M-7
    Wait for metro
    M-7
    Pitis
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gregorio Marañón
    2 min
  • 4
    Metro - M-10
    Wait for metro
    M-10
    Tres Olivos - Hospital Infanta Sofía
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Chamartín
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chamartín
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - C4B
    Wait for train
    C4B
    Colmenar Viejo
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tres Cantos
    Ride to train station
    Tres Cantos
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Tres Cantos?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line M-6, Bus line C4B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Madrid to Tres Cantos?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line M-7, Bus line M-10, Bus line C4B.

  • Is there a direct metro between Madrid and Tres Cantos?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Madrid to Tres Cantos?

    The M-6 metro line goes from Avenida De América station near Madrid in Madrid to Andén 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Andén 1 station near Tres Cantos in Tres Cantos.

  • How long does it take to travel from Madrid to Tres Cantos by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Madrid in Madrid and Tres Cantos in Tres Cantos by metro and train is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Madrid to get to Tres Cantos?

    Get on the M-6 metro from the Avenida De América station near Madrid in Madrid.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Madrid and Tres Cantos?

    Get off the metro at the Andén 1 station, which is closest to Tres Cantos in Tres Cantos.

  • When is the first train from Madrid to Tres Cantos?

    The first train from Madrid in Madrid to Tres Cantos in Tres Cantos is Parla - Atocha - Sol - Chamartín - Cantoblanco - Colmenar Viejo. It leaves the Nuevos Ministerios station at 7:24 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Madrid to Tres Cantos?

    The ride from Madrid to Tres Cantos costs €4.10.

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