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Metro to Sol, lines 8, 10 and 1orPre-booked private transfer?

The short answer

For one traveler the Metro to Sol, lines 8, 10 and 1 is cheaper by €35.50. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Metro to Sol, lines 8, 10 and 1 is quicker: 24 min against 30 min. The Pre-booked private transfer varies between 25 and 50 minutes.

Metro to Sol, lines 8, 10 and 1: 06:05–01:33. Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersMetro to Sol, lines 8, 10 and 1Pre-booked private transferDifference
1€4.50€40€35.50
2€9€40€31
3€13.50€40€26.50
4€18€40€22
5€22.50€65€42.50
6€27€65€38
7€31.50€65€33.50
8€36€65€29

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
L8L10L1 · Metro de MadridMetro to Sol, lines 8, 10 and 1
From
Metro stations Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 or Aeropuerto T4
To
Puerta del Sol, changing at Nuevos Ministerios and at Tribunal
Luggage
An ordinary metro carriage; no racks, no hold.
Runs
06:05–01:33
Journey
24–29 min

Two changes: line 8 to line 10 at Nuevos Ministerios, then line 10 to line 1 at Tribunal. The ride time above is the three trains only — finding the platform at each change is not counted.

From Terminal 4 the single ticket costs EUR 1.70 rather than EUR 1.50, one station-band up: EUR 4.70 with the supplement, not EUR 4.50.

The EUR 3.00 airport supplement is charged on your way OUT at Sol, not when you board — a plain EUR 1.50-1.70 single bought at the airport machine is not enough on its own.

The other way to Nuevos Ministerios, via line 6 to Cuatro Caminos then line 1, is about three minutes slower — this route is quicker.

Metro to Sol, lines 8, 10 and 1: price for every party size

Read CRTM on airport tickets
transfer · Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
Any address
Luggage
Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs
All night
Journey
25–50 min

Unlike the official taxi’s regulated flat fare, this price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size and luggage. Confirm the total at the time you book.

At night the sedan is €43 and the minivan €73; the page does not say when night begins.

Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size

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