Teleférico de Madrid, spectacular aerial ride

The Teleférico de Madrid offers a 2.5 km aerial ride between the Paseo de Pintor Rosales and Casa de Campo, providing unique views of Madrid from cabins suspended up to 40 m above the ground. Inaugurated on June 20, 1969 by the Swiss company Von Roll, it remains a classic of the capital.

Technical features

  • Length: 2.5 km of track.
  • Duration: 11 minutes one way or round trip.
  • Cabins: 80 capsules for up to 5 people each.
  • Maximum height: 40 m above ground level.
  • On-board commentary: narration of city landmarks.

Panorama of monuments and neighborhoods

During the journey you can spot:

  • Parque del Oeste with the cable car gliding over its treetops.
  • Príncipe Pío Station and its 19th-century platform.
  • The San Antonio de la Florida Hermitage with Goya frescoes.
  • The Manzanares River and its footbridges.
  • The Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral on the horizon.
  • The vast Casa de Campo, with zoo, amusement park and lakes.

Services at Casa de Campo

  • Panoramic restaurant: terrace area for events and rest.
  • Pumba: children’s play area with ball pit (up to 3 years) and soft circuit (up to 12 years).
  • Free parking: at both Pintor Rosales and Casa de Campo stations.

Travel rules

  • Children: under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Pets: allowed inside suitable carriers; not loose in the cabin.
  • Strollers: only collapsible ones on boarding and disembarking.


Ride the Teleférico de Madrid to discover the city from above: a brief, comfortable journey full of iconic sights only appreciated from a bird’s-eye view.

How to get there


La estación del Teleférico en Pintor Rosales está situada en la confluencia de las calles Paseo del Pintor Rosales con la calle Marqués de Urquijo y con el Paseo de Camoens, a 5 minutos andando del Templo de Debod. También se puede subir al Teleférico desde la estación de Casa de Campo, situada en lo alto del Cerro Garabita. Estación Casa de Campo: 40º 25' 11'' N, 3º 44' 57'' O / Latitud: 40.41977, longitud: -3.7488.

Coordinates:

Decimal: 40.428056°, -3.721667°

DMS: 40°25'41" N, 3°43'18" O

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