Transport Costs in Spain
Daily transport budget: $5–$12 per person using public transit. Here's what getting around costs.
Budget
$5
per day
Public transit, walking
Mid-range
$12
per day
Mix of transit, occasional taxi
Luxury
$30
per day
Taxis, private transfers, car rental
What Transport Costs
Madrid metro single$1.70
AVE train Madrid-Barcelona$30-80
Regional bus$5-15
Taxi (per km)$1.20
10-Day Transport Cost
Budget
$50
Mid-range
$120
Luxury
$300
Transport Tips
- ✓ Buy multi-day transit passes if available — they almost always save money
- ✓ Walking is free and the best way to discover neighborhoods
- ✓ Book intercity trains in advance for the best fares
- ✓ Use ride-sharing apps (Uber, Bolt, Grab) instead of street taxis for fair pricing
- ✓ Book AVE high-speed trains on Renfe early for fares as low as €9.