Madrid Airport (MAD) to Casa de Campo: complete transport guide

Casa de Campo is Madrid's largest public park (1722 hectares, five times the size of New York's Central Park) — a former royal hunting ground turned recreational area with a boating lake, zoo, amusement park, and conference centre. 16 km from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, on the western edge of the M-30 ring.

How do the options compare?

OptionOperatorDurationPriceFrequency
Metro Line 8 → 10 → 5 to Casa de Campo / Lago / BatánMetro de Madrid45 min€4.50–5.00Every 5–7 min
Metro to Argüelles + Teleférico cable carMetro + Parques de Madrid55 min€4.50 + €6.50 round-trip cable carCable car every 10 min
Official taxi (fixed €33 city-centre fare)Asociación Gremial del Auto-Taxi de Madrid30–40 min€33 fixedOn demand
Cabify / Uber / BoltCabify, Uber, Bolt30–40 min€22–32On demand via app

Metro Line 8 → 10 → 5 to Casa de Campo / Lago / Batán?

Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios, Line 10 to Casa de Campo (north entrance) or Lago / Batán (interior stations). For the zoo and amusement park, change to Line 5 at Casa de Campo.

  • Operator: Metro de Madrid
  • Duration: 45 min
  • Price: €4.50–5.00
  • Frequency: Every 5–7 min
  • Where to board: Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 or T4
  • Notes: Includes €3 airport supplement.

Source: Metro Madrid tariffs

Metro to Argüelles + Teleférico cable car?

Metro Line 8 + Line 6 to Argüelles, then the Teleférico cable car (12 min ride above the city) drops at the middle of Casa de Campo.

  • Operator: Metro + Parques de Madrid
  • Duration: 55 min
  • Price: €4.50 + €6.50 round-trip cable car
  • Frequency: Cable car every 10 min
  • Where to board: Metro Argüelles
  • Notes: Scenic but slowest option. Cable car closes for maintenance in winter.

Source: Parques de Madrid Teleférico

Official taxi (fixed €33 city-centre fare)?

Casa de Campo's main entrances are inside or on the edge of M-30 — €33 flat fare applies. Drop at Lago, Batán, or the Zoo entrance.

  • Operator: Asociación Gremial del Auto-Taxi de Madrid
  • Duration: 30–40 min
  • Price: €33 fixed
  • Frequency: On demand
  • Where to board: Official rank at each terminal
  • Notes: For the zoo/amusement park specifically, ask for 'Zoo Aquarium' as destination.

Source: Madrid City Council taxi rules

Cabify / Uber / Bolt?

Drop at any park entrance. Cheaper than fixed taxi off-peak.

  • Operator: Cabify, Uber, Bolt
  • Duration: 30–40 min
  • Price: €22–32
  • Frequency: On demand via app
  • Where to board: VTC zones
  • Notes: Surge during major IFEMA/Casa de Campo conventions and weekend amusement-park peak.

When should you pick each option?

  • Metro 8+10: Fastest and cheapest; drops at the park's eastern edge.
  • Teleférico cable car: Scenic experience; best for first-time visitors.
  • Fixed €33 taxi: For families with kids heading to zoo/amusement park.
  • Cabify / Uber / Bolt: Cheapest solo off-peak.

What are the practical tips?

  • The lake (Lago) is open for paddle-boat rental (€7 for 45 min) all year round.
  • Madrid Zoo Aquarium has a giant panda enclosure — China loan.
  • The amusement park (Parque de Atracciones) is open Wed–Sun in summer, weekends only off-season.
  • Casa de Campo Wifi-Conference Centre (IFEMA Palacio Municipal) hosts conferences — different from IFEMA Feria de Madrid in Campo de las Naciones.

Data last verified: 2026-05-13.