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.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
