Map of Madrid Nuevos Ministerios Station – Cercanías, Metro & Airport Guide

Madrid Nuevos Ministerios is one of the capital’s busiest underground transport interchanges. It combines several Cercanías commuter routes with Metro Lines 6, 8 and 10, providing direct connections to Madrid Airport, Chamartín, Atocha and districts across the metropolitan area.

The station is beneath Paseo de la Castellana beside the Nuevos Ministerios government complex and the AZCA business district. Multiple street entrances serve different concourses, so passengers should choose the access point closest to their train, Metro line or destination.

## Quick Answer

Nuevos Ministerios Station is beneath Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid’s main business district. Use the entrance at Paseo de la Castellana 65, opposite the government complex, for the shared Cercanías and Metro concourse. Metro Line 8 provides direct airport service, but airport passengers must check their terminal and allow time for long underground transfers.

## Map of Madrid Nuevos Ministerios Station

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## Location and Entrances

Nuevos Ministerios extends beneath Paseo de la Castellana near its intersections with Calle de Raimundo Fernández Villaverde and Calle de Joaquín Costa.

The Paseo de la Castellana 65 entrance opposite the Nuevos Ministerios complex is generally the clearest visitor access for:

- Cercanías trains
- Metro Lines 6, 8 and 10
- Airport services
- Ticket machines and information
- The government ministries
- AZCA and nearby offices

Other entrances are located near El Corte Inglés, Calle de Orense, Raimundo Fernández Villaverde and both sides of Paseo de la Castellana.

Because the underground interchange covers a large area, the nearest street entrance may not provide the fastest route to every platform. Check the railway or Metro symbols displayed above each entrance.

## Cercanías Train Services

Nuevos Ministerios is served by several lines on the Madrid Cercanías network.

Useful direct or connecting destinations include:

- Madrid Chamartín–Clara Campoamor
- Madrid Atocha Cercanías
- Recoletos
- Madrid Airport Terminal 4
- Príncipe Pío
- Alcalá de Henares
- Las Rozas
- Colmenar Viejo
- Alcobendas–San Sebastián de los Reyes
- Southern Madrid connections

The station lies on both major north–south railway tunnels through central Madrid. This makes it an important interchange but also means that trains with similar destinations may use different underground platforms.

Check the line number and final destination before boarding rather than relying only on the direction towards Atocha or Chamartín.

## Metro Connections

Nuevos Ministerios is served by Metro Lines 6, 8 and 10.

Line 6 is Madrid’s circular Metro route and provides connections towards:

- Moncloa
- Argüelles
- Príncipe Pío
- Pacífico
- Avenida de América

Line 8 begins at Nuevos Ministerios and operates towards:

- Feria de Madrid
- Airport Terminals 1, 2 and 3
- Airport Terminal 4

Line 10 provides connections towards:

- Plaza de Castilla
- Chamartín
- Tribunal
- Plaza de España
- Puerta del Sur

Transfers between the lines can involve long corridors, escalators and changes of level. Allow more time than for a typical Metro interchange.

## Madrid Airport Connections

Metro Line 8 provides a direct journey from Nuevos Ministerios to Madrid Airport.

Passengers must choose between:

- Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3
- Aeropuerto T4

Cercanías trains also connect Nuevos Ministerios with Airport Terminal 4. They do not serve Terminals 1, 2 or 3 directly.

Check which terminal appears on your flight booking before boarding. Passengers travelling to the wrong airport station may need to use the inter-terminal shuttle or another airport connection.

An airport fare supplement may apply to Metro journeys entering or leaving the airport stations.

## Buses, Taxis and Local Transport

City buses stop along Paseo de la Castellana, Raimundo Fernández Villaverde and surrounding streets.

Useful routes serve:

- Central Madrid
- Chamberí
- Salamanca
- Plaza de Castilla
- Santiago Bernabéu area
- Avenida de América
- Residential districts

Taxi and private-hire pickup points are available around the interchange. Confirm the exact street and building number because the different exits can place passengers on opposite sides of the wide Paseo de la Castellana.

## Station Layout and Transfers

Nuevos Ministerios is a large multi-level underground complex.

Cercanías platforms, Metro Line 6, Line 8 and Line 10 are positioned at different depths and beneath different parts of the surrounding streets.

Allow approximately:

- 5–10 minutes to reach a nearby platform
- 10–15 minutes between Cercanías and Metro
- Up to 15 minutes between some Metro lines
- Additional time with luggage or reduced mobility

Follow signs for Cercanías, L6, L8 or L10 throughout the transfer. Do not leave through a street exit unless directed to do so.

## Nearby Districts and Landmarks

The station serves one of Madrid’s most important business and commercial districts.

Nearby places include:

- Nuevos Ministerios government complex
- AZCA business district
- El Corte Inglés
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- National Museum of Natural Sciences
- Chamberí
- Cuatro Caminos connections

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is approximately 15 minutes north on foot or one stop away on Metro Line 10.

Madrid’s main historic attractions are farther south and are better reached by Metro or Cercanías.

## Facilities and Accessibility

Facilities include ticket machines, passenger information, departure screens, shops, cafés and toilets within or around the interchange.

Lifts and accessible routes serve major parts of the station. However, the size of the complex and long transfer passages can make journeys slower for passengers with heavy luggage or reduced mobility.

## Visitor Tips

- Check your airport terminal before boarding Line 8.
- Allow extra time for long underground transfers.
- Note the street name of your chosen exit.
- Check the Cercanías line and final destination.
- Use Line 10 for Santiago Bernabéu and Chamartín.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Which Metro lines serve Nuevos Ministerios?

Metro Lines 6, 8 and 10 serve the station.

### Can I travel directly to Madrid Airport?

Yes. Metro Line 8 serves both airport station areas, while Cercanías serves Terminal 4.

### Are there direct trains to Atocha?

Yes. Several Cercanías lines connect Nuevos Ministerios with Atocha.

### Can I travel directly to Chamartín?

Yes. Cercanías and Metro Line 10 connect the two stations.

### Is Nuevos Ministerios near Santiago Bernabéu Stadium?

Yes. The stadium is about 15 minutes away on foot or one Metro stop north.

### Is this a high-speed railway station?

No. It serves Cercanías and Metro services rather than AVE departures.

### Are there multiple entrances?

Yes. Entrances are spread across Paseo de la Castellana and surrounding streets.

### Is the station accessible?

Yes, although some transfers involve considerable walking.

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Disclaimer: This map is provided as a general guide. Station entrances, platforms, services and transfer routes may change. Check current information from the relevant railway operator before travelling.