The Madrid Book Fair 2025 will be held from May 30 to June 15 at the Paseo de Coches del Parque de El Retiro, one of the green and most central lungs of the city.
This event brings together hundreds of publishers, bookstores and national and international authors, and is one of the essential cultural plans of Madrid’s spring. To facilitate access and avoid parking and traffic problems, the organizers and the City Council recommend using public transport, as there are multiple options and reinforcement of services during the days of the fair.
How to get to the Book Fair by public transport
Metro:
The closest stations to the different accesses to the Retiro are:
- Retiro (Line 2): direct access to the park and a few meters from the stands.
- Ibiza (Line 9): ideal for accessing the eastern part of the Retiro.
- Príncipe de Vergara (Lines 2 and 9): north access, near Puerta de Alcalá.
- Estación del Arte and Atocha (Line 1): perfect if you come from the south or by Cercanías.
EMT bus:
Numerous lines have stops in the vicinity of the Retiro and the fair, depending on the access you choose:
- By Menéndez Pelayo: 2, 20, 26, 26, 28, 63, 152, C1, C2, N6, N8.
- O’Donnell: 2, 28, 56, 71, 143, 156.
- Through Puerta de Alcalá: 1, 9, 15, 19, 51, 52, 74, 146, N2, N3, N5, N7.
- By Narváez: 26, 61.
- Other nearby lines: 001, 5, 10, 14, 14, 27, 27, 32, 34, 34, 37, 37, 45, 45, 53, 61, 150, 203, C03, E1.
During weekends, EMT reinforces the service of lines 9, 19, 20, 26, 28, 63, 146, 152 and E1, especially in the afternoon.
Renfe commuter trains:
The nearest stations are:
- Atocha (lines C1 to C10): about 10 minutes walk from Retiro.
- Recoletos (lines C1, C2, C7, C8, C10): north access to the park.
Bicycle and scooter:
The park has several BiciMAD stations (60, 65, 69, 70, 74, 75, 85 and 102) and bike racks at the main accesses.
How to get to the Book Fair by car
Although it is not recommended due to the high influx and traffic restrictions, the nearest parking lots are located at:
- Calle Velázquez, 16
- Doctor Castelo Street, 10
- Calle Montalbán, 6
Practical advice
- Access to the fair is free of charge
- Opening hours are: Monday to Thursday from 10:30 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00; Friday from 10:30 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 22:00; Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 to 15:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00.
- Check the map and the location of the booths on the official website to plan your visit.
- If you have reduced mobility, the main accesses are adapted and there are support staff.