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Get around Madrid region: Tarjeta Transporte Publico and the abono
Madrid’s regional transport consortium (CRTM) sells a personal Tarjeta Transporte Publico on which you load the 30-day abono, valid across Metro, EMT, Cercanias, Metro Ligero and interurban buses.
- Why it matters
- A single card covers the whole network, so it is the default for commuting.
- When
- You live or work in Madrid and use public transport.
- How long it takes
- Valid 30 consecutive days from first use.
- Official page
- Abono 30 dias
- Last checked
- 7 Oct 2026
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