Location and Access to Estadio de Vallecas — Rayo Vallecano
Address: Calle del Payaso Fofó s/n, 28018 Madrid, Spain — located in the Vallecas district in the southeast of Madrid, approximately 8 km from the city centre (Puerta del Sol). One of the most characterful and compact stadiums in Spanish football.
How to get to Estadio de Vallecas
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Metro 🚇
Line 1 (light blue): Portazgo station — 10 min walk to the stadium.
Line 1: Buenos Aires station — also within walking distance (~12 min).
The metro is the fastest and most recommended option on matchdays.
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Bus 🚌
EMT Madrid bus lines 54, 56 and 130 serve the Vallecas area and stop near the stadium.
On matchdays, services may be reinforced. Check the EMT Madrid app or crtm.es for real-time schedules.
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From the Airport ✈️
Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is approximately 20 km from the stadium.
Take Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios, then Line 6 to Pacífico, then Line 1 to Portazgo. Total journey: ~45–55 min.
Taxi from airport: ~30–40 min, €35–45.
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Car 🚕
Access via Avenida de la Albufera or Calle del Payaso Fofó. Street parking is available in the surrounding residential area.
⚠️ The Vallecas streets are narrow — arrive at least 1 hour before kick-off. The metro is strongly recommended over driving.
Important information — Estadio de Vallecas
✓ Stadium capacity: 14,708 seats. One of the smallest and most intimate stadiums in LaLiga — and one of the loudest. Every seat feels close to the pitch.
✓ Competitions hosted: LaLiga EA Sports, Copa del Rey, and other sporting events.
✓ Arrival time: Gates open 90 minutes before kick-off. The stadium is compact and fills very quickly — arrive at least 45–60 minutes early to avoid queues at the turnstiles.
✓ Atmosphere: The Estadio de Vallecas is legendary for its working-class, passionate atmosphere. The Bukaneros (home ultras) in the Fondo Sur create one of the most intense and authentic matchday experiences in Spanish football.
✓ The Vallecas neighbourhood: One of Madrid's most authentic working-class districts. Explore the local bars around Avenida de la Albufera before the match — the pre-match atmosphere in the streets is part of the experience.
✓ Documentation required: Ticket + valid photo ID. Personalised and non-transferable.
✓ Prohibited items: No large bags, professional cameras or drones. Check the official Rayo Vallecano website for the full list of prohibited items before attending.
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