What is the fastest way from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Casa de Campo?

The fastest option is Official taxi (fixed €30 city-centre fare) (Asociación Gremial del Auto-Taxi de Madrid) with a typical duration of 30–40 min.

What is the cheapest way from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Casa de Campo?

The cheapest option is Metro Line 8 → 10 → 5 to Casa de Campo / Lago / Batán (Metro de Madrid) at approximately €4.50–5.00.

Is Casa de Campo inside the €30 fixed taxi zone?

Yes. Despite being on Madrid's western edge, all main entrances are inside or at the M-30 boundary.

Which Metro stop is best for the zoo?

Casa de Campo (Line 10) + Line 5 to Casa de Campo station (same name, different line); zoo entrance is 5 min walk west.

Can I bike inside Casa de Campo?

Yes — extensive cycle paths cross the park. Rent BiciMAD at any nearby station or bring your own.

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?

Option	Operator	Duration	Price	Frequency
Metro Line 8 → 10 → 5 to Casa de Campo / Lago / Batán	Metro de Madrid	45 min	€4.50–5.00	Every 5–7 min
Metro to Argüelles + Teleférico cable car	Metro + Parques de Madrid	55 min	€4.50 + €6.50 round-trip cable car	Cable car every 10 min
Official taxi (fixed €30 city-centre fare)	Asociación Gremial del Auto-Taxi de Madrid	30–40 min	€30 fixed	On demand
Cabify / Uber / Bolt	Cabify, Uber, Bolt	30–40 min	€22–32	On 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 €30 city-centre fare)?

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

Operator: Asociación Gremial del Auto-Taxi de Madrid
Duration: 30–40 min
Price: €30 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 €30 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.