Where is Prado Museum located?

Address: C. de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain | Google map link

Prado Museum, officially known as Museo Nacional del Prado, is one of the most well-known attractions in Madrid, Spain. It has the world's richest collection of Spanish, Italian, European and Flemish art. You will find works of Valasquez, Goya, El Greco, Caravaggio, Raphael, Anthony van Dyck and Titian here. Located in the heart of the city, the museum has about 22000 plus art pieces in the form of drawings, paintings, prints and sculptures.

Closest landmark: Puerta de Alcalá

Getting to Prado Museum by public transport

Travel time: 10 minutes

Closest stop/station: Museo Del Prado - Jardín Botánico

Timings: 6am to 11:30pm

There are many buses that run through different areas in Madrid, connecting them to the Prado Museum. Lines 9, 10, 14, 19, 27, 34, 37 or 45 will take you directly to Museo Del Prado - Jardín Botánico, which is just walking distance from the museum.

Travel time: 18 minutes

Closest stop/station: Atocha station or Banco de Espana station

Timings: 6am to 1:30am

Both Atocha and Banco de Espana are at a 10-minute walking distance from Prado Museum. To get down at Atocha, take the Blue Line 1 metro. If you take the Red Line 2 metro, you will get down at Banco de Espana station. You can easily walk to the museum from here.

Getting to Prado Museum by Car

Travel time: 13 minutes

Being the capital city of Spain, Madrid’s streets are jampacked at most times of the day. The museum is also centrally located, which means you will have to start your journey early to avoid getting stuck in traffic.

If you’re driving to the museum from Madrid city centre, take the C. de la Cruz. You will reach in under 15 minutes, depending on the traffic. This is the only way to reach Prado Museum from the city centre. Avoid planning your visit during peak hours. Drive earlier in the day or in the afternoon.

Paid parking facilities near Prado Museum

Parking Las Cortes: This parking space is about 350 metres away from the museum. You can park your car here and reach Prado Museum in 3 minutes.

Parking Centro Madrid: About 1.5 km away from the museum, you can park your vehicle here and walk the whole way while exploring Madrid’s streets.

Libre Paseo del Prado: This parking space is at a distance of 450 m. It is a 5-minute walking distance from the Prado Museum.

Garage Ronda de Atocha: This parking spot is close to the Atocha metro station and is 1 km away from the museum. You will reach in about 10 minutes.

Aparcamiento mixto Sánchez Bustillo: This is about 650 metres away from Prado Museum. Once you’ve parked your car here, you can walk to the museum and reach there within 8 minutes.

Walking to Prado Museum

Travel time: 13 minutes

Distance: 2.3 km

Taking Madrid city centre as the starting point, the Prado Museum is at a distance of 2.3 km. Exploring a city on foot is the best way to get to know the culture and take in all it has to offer. In just 13 minutes, you can reach the museum. Take the Cra de S. Jerónimo which directly connects the two points in the area. There are a lot of landmarks on the way. This route, being in central Madrid, is one of the busiest areas in the city. You can also spot good restaurants on your way to dine in after your visit is over.

Best ways to get to Prado Museum

Budget-friendly: Public transport is always an affordable option. Madrid has a wide network of buses and metro which you can take to travel to the Prado Museum. Madrid’s public transport costs between €1.50 to €2.50, depending on where you are travelling from.

Fastest route: Bus is the fastest way to reach Prado Museum. It can be completed within 10 minutes if you take a bus from Madrid city centre and adjoining areas. If you’re travelling from the outskirts of the city, take the metro. That will take you 18 minutes.

Sightseeing: The best way to travel to Prado Museum and nearby attractions in Madrid is on foot. You can explore different landmarks near the museum while spotting some good cafes and restaurants in the vicinity.

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