How to get there

Español | English

How to get to the Leganes Campus on Public Transport.

The Higher Polytechnic School of the Carlos III University of Madrid is located in South Madrid. From the Centre of Madrid, you can take either the train or bus.

From the Barajas Airport to Downtown Madrid

The Barajas Airport is about 15 Km. from Downtown Madrid. In addition to the taxi service, there are bus and metro lines which go to the Plaza de Colon (city centre), and a metro line to Nuevos Ministerios, which has a connection to the Cercanias/RENFE train line to Leganes.

By Metro: It is the best alternative for Public Transport. The price of a metro ticket is €1.
The Madrid Metro system has a stop at the Madrid-Barajas Airport called "Aeropuerto", and it is on line number 8. To reach the city centre, take line 8 direction "Nuevos Ministerios". Once there, you will take the Cercanias/RENFE train. For more information about the Madrid Metro, see map.

By Bus: The buses leave directly from the airport and take you to the Plaza de Colon.
The fare is €1.15. From "Plaza de Colon" to "Atocha" take one of the city buses, either the 27 or the 24 to "Atocha". Once there, take Cercanias/RENFE train.

By Taxi: Taxi fare is made up of various separate charges. The basic rate depends on the number of kilometres travelled, the time, the day of the week and the supplementary charges.
There is an airport surcharge of €4.00, and if you are carrying more than two pieces of luggage, there is a charge of €1.50 for each bag. The total fare from the airport to the Leganes Campus will be approximately €40.00.

How to get from Nuevos Ministerios and Atocha to the Higher Polytechnic School of the Carlos III University of Madrid (Leganes Campus)

By Cercanias/RENFE: You can take the Cercanias trains from Nuevos Ministerios or Atocha RENFE. From Nuevos Ministerios there are four possible trains which stop at Atocha. The direction of the train is indicated by its name:

Line C1 (Direction "Alcala de Henares")
Line C2 (Direction "Guadalajara")
Line C7 (Direction "Alcala de Henares")
And line C10 (Direction "Villalba")

Once you've arrived at "Atocha", take the C5 line (Direction: "Humanes", usually leaving from platform 9) to the "Leganes" train station. The trip takes about 20 minutes. The "Leganes" station is only a short distance from the Higher Polytechnic School. The train fare for a single is €1.15. For more information about Madrid train lines see RENFE map.

How to get to the Leganes Campus on Private Transport.

From Downtown Madrid:
- Castellana, south direction
- At Atocha, direction: Toledo
- Paseo Santa Maria de la Cabeza, direction Toledo
- Toledo Highway N-401
- 2 Km. on Highway
- Exit 6th to M-40, Direction N-V A-6
- M-40 East
- Heading South from the East
- Exit 27 M-45
- Direction: Leganes M-425
- 3 Km. on Highway
- 2 roundabouts.Go straight on to Leganes
- Road passes under Train tracks
- Two consecutive traffic lights
- Roundabout, turn on right. Direction: Alcorcon
- Roundabout, straight go on
- Avda. 2 de Mayo
- Go straight on at first crossroad
- Red building on left is the University
From the M-30:
- M-30, heading South East/West
- Exits 14-A or 14-B, direction Toledo
- Toledo Highway N-401
- Exit to Plaza Fernanzdez Ladreda
- Via Lusitana.Go straigth on
- Three consecutive traffic lights
- Roundabout, straight go on
- Direction Leganes
- Pass over M-40
- We are at exit 27
- M-40 East
- Heading South from the East
- Exit 27 M-45
- Direction: Leganes M-425
- 3 Km. on Highway
- 2 roundabouts.Go straight on to Leganes
- Road passes under Train tracks
- Two consecutive traffic lights
- Roundabout, turn on right. Direction: Alcorcon
- Roundabout, straight go on
- Avda. 2 de Mayo
- Go straight on at first crossroad
- Red building on left is the University
From the M-40 East:
- M-40 East
- Heading South from the East
- Exit 27 M-45
- Direction: Leganes M-425
- 3 Km. on Highway
- 2 roundabouts.Go straight on to Leganes
- Road passes under Train tracks
- Two consecutive traffic lights
- Roundabout, turn on right. Direction: Alcorcon
- Roundabout, straight go on
- Avda. 2 de Mayo
- Go straight on at first crossroad
- Red building on left is the University
From the M-40 West:
- M-40 West
- Heading South from the West
- Exit 28-B by M-45
- Direction: Leganes M-425
- 500 m. on Highway
- Exit Leganes M-425
- 2 roundabouts.Go straight on to Leganes
- Road passes under Train tracks
- Two consecutive traffic lights
- Roundabout, turn on right. Direction: Alcorcon
- Roundabout, straight go on
- Avda. 2 de Mayo
- Go straight on at first crossroad
- Red building on left is the University
From the M-40 West:
- M-40 West
- Heading South from the West
- Exit 30
- Direction: Barrio de la Fortuna
- 3 Km. on Highway to Leganes
- 4 roundabouts.Go straight on to Leganes
- Turn left at 5th roundabout
- Avda. Mar Mediterranieo
- Next roundabout, go straight on
- Pass over Train tracks
- Roundabout, turn on right
- Avda. 2 de Mayo
- Go straight on at first crossroad
- Red building on left is the University

University Location: Overview

Detailed location of the campus in greater Leganés area
Leganés Campus: Map of the area

See another map of the Leganés campus location.

On the Leganes Campus

The DC-2005 Conference Secretary's Office can be found in the Hall of the "Padre Soler" building (number 5 in the campus map); special sessions and workshops will take place in Torres Quevedo building (building number 4 in the campus map). For more details, please see "Detailed venue information" and "Location by date".

Informative data: Take as reference Sabatini building (number 2 in the campus map), as it is the only campus building with a white facade.