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Where is Prado Museum Located & How to Get There
Madrid Prado MuseumDirections
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
By Bus
By Metro
Travel time: 10 minutes
Closest stop/station: Museo Del Prado - Jardín Botánico
Timings: 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
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: 6:00 AM to 1:30 AM
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Getting to Prado Museum
Q. Where is Prado Museum located?
A. Prado Museum is located in the heart of Madrid. The official address is C. de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain.
Q. Which city is Prado Museum in?
A. Prado Museum is in the central part of Madrid.
Q. How do I get to Prado Museum?
A. You can travel to Prado Museum via bus, metro and on foot.
Q. Which is the fastest way to get to Prado Museum?
A. The fastest way to get to Prado Museum is by bus and metro.
Q. Which is the closest bus stop to Prado Museum?
A. The closest bus stop to Prado Museum is Museo Del Prado - Jardín Botánico.
Q. Which is the closest metro station to Prado Museum?
A. Both Atocha and Banco de Espana metro stations are close to Prado Museum.
Q. Can I park at Prado Museum?
A. You cannot park inside Prado Museum. However, there are many parking facilities nearby.
Q. Are there parking facilities near Prado Museum?
A. There are many parking facilities near Prado Museum. Parking Las Cortes, Parking Centro Madrid, Libre Paseo del Prado, Garage Ronda de Atocha and Aparcamiento mixto Sánchez Bustillo are some options.
Q. Can I walk to Prado Museum?
A. Yes, you can walk to Prado Museum from the Madrid city centre. It is at a distance of 2.3 km and you will reach it in just 13 minutes.