Abono Transporte Prices in Madrid for 2026 by Zone
The 2026 Abono Transporte keeps the discounts introduced in 2025. Here is what each zone costs, who pays less and how many trips you need before a monthly pass beats tickets.
A 30-day Abono Transporte for zone A (the city of Madrid) costs €32.70 in 2026, as of November 2026. The Abono Joven costs €10 for any zone, children up to 14 and people over 65 travel free, and the outer zones run from €38.20 (B1) to €79 (E2). These prices include a 40% discount funded until 31 December 2026.
How much does the Abono cost in each zone?
The prices below come from the fare resolution of the Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid (CRTM) published in the regional gazette on 31 December 2025. They apply from 1 January 2026. Zone A covers the city; B1 to C2 are rings of towns in the Comunidad de Madrid; E1 and E2 reach parts of Castilla-La Mancha. The zone you need is the one where your journey ends, counting outward from A.
| 30-day Abono (from zone A) | Ordinary | Large family (general) or disability ≥65% | Large family (special) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | €32.70 | €26.10 | €16.30 |
| A to B1 | €38.20 | €30.50 | €19.00 |
| A to B2 | €43.20 | €34.50 | €21.60 |
| A to B3, C1 or C2 | €49.20 | €39.30 | €24.60 |
| A to E1 | €66.30 | €53.00 | €33.10 |
| A to E2 | €79.00 | €63.20 | €39.50 |
There are also interzonal passes for people who travel between towns without entering the city, for example B1 to B2 or C1 to C2 for €28.70. An annual Abono, valid from 1 January, costs ten times the 30-day price: €327 for zone A.
The full table, including combined discounts, is on the CRTM fare resolution for 2026.
Who gets the Abono Joven, the free passes and other discounts?
- Abono Joven: €10 a month, valid in every zone, for young people up to 25. The 2026 discount on youth passes is 50%. Large families pay €8 (general) or €5 (special).
- Children 7 to 14: free pass. Under 7s travel free with a free child card.
- Abono +65: free, valid 365 days.
- Tarjeta Azul: €3.70 a month, a city scheme for people with disabilities and some other groups who meet the Ayuntamiento’s criteria.
Every Abono goes on the personal transport card, which since June 2026 requires a padrón certificate. See our guide to the personal card and the Multi card for documents and fees.
Why are the prices lower than a few years ago?
Since 2022 the Spanish government and the Comunidad de Madrid have paid for extraordinary transport discounts. The national decree for 2026 sets a 20% state discount on multi-trip tickets and passes, 50% for youth passes and free travel for children. Madrid adds its own share, which brings ordinary Abonos to a 40% reduction. The CRTM says these discounts run from 1 January to 31 December 2026. Nothing has been published yet for 2027, so treat the 2026 prices as valid until the end of the year and check again in late December.
How do single and 10-trip tickets compare?
If you do not travel every day, tickets may cost less. As of November 2026:
| Ticket | Price | Valid on |
|---|---|---|
| Metro single (up to 5 stations) | €1.50 | Metro zone A, ML1 |
| Metro single (6 to 9 stations) | €1.60 to €1.90 | Metro zone A, ML1 |
| Metro single (10 stations or more) | €2.00 | Metro zone A, ML1 |
| EMT bus single | €1.50 | One bus trip, bought on board |
| 10-trip ticket (Metrobús) | €7.30 | Metro zone A, EMT buses, ML1 |
| 10-trip Combinado Metro | €10.90 | Whole Metro network and light rail |
| Metro airport supplement | €3.00 | Added to tickets at the airport stations |
When does the monthly Abono pay off?
Divide the pass price by the cost of your usual trip. In zone A a 10-trip ticket works out at €0.73 a ride, so the €32.70 Abono pays off from about 45 rides in 30 days. That is roughly a return commute on 22 working days, plus a few extra trips. If you pay single Metro fares of €1.50 to €2, the break-even falls to 17–22 rides.
- Daily commuter in the city: the Abono wins.
- Hybrid worker, two or three office days a week: 10-trip tickets are usually cheaper.
- Under 26: at €10 the Abono Joven pays off after 14 rides on a 10-trip ticket, so it almost always wins.
- Airport trips: the 30-day Abono covers the Metro airport stations without the €3 supplement, which matters if you fly often.
Commuters from towns in zones B and C should compare the Abono with Renfe’s own Cercanías passes. In 2026 the state keeps a €20 monthly Cercanías pass (€10 for young people) with unlimited trips, but it covers only Renfe trains, not Metro or buses. Our Cercanías Madrid guide explains the train options.
What is the Abono Único and does it work in Madrid?
The Abono Único is a national flat-rate pass launched by the Ministry of Transport in January 2026: €60 for 30 days, or €30 for people born from 2000 onward after registering on the ministry’s website. It covers Renfe Cercanías, Media Distancia and state-owned interregional buses. It does not replace the Madrid Abono, and regional networks such as Metro and EMT are not included unless they join the scheme. It suits people who also travel by train outside Madrid.
Bottom line
Track your rides for two weeks on 10-trip tickets before committing to a monthly pass; the numbers will tell you which is cheaper. If you are under 26, get the Abono Joven as soon as you have your padrón, since nothing else comes close in price.
FAQ
Does the 30-day Abono run by calendar month?
No. It is valid for 30 consecutive days from the first time you use it, so you can load it on any day.
Is the Airport Express bus included in the Abono?
No. The Airport Express has its own fare of about €5. Metro Line 8 to the airport is included, without the supplement, for Abono holders.
How much is the annual Abono for zone A?
It costs ten times the 30-day price, which is €327 in 2026. It is valid from 1 January.
Will prices go up in 2027?
That depends on whether the government and the Comunidad renew the discounts. No 2027 decision had been published as of November 2026.
