Photo: Francisco Vila / Google MapsHotels for Rail Live 2027 in Madrid
Rail Live 2027 runs 24 to 26 November at IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid), Madrid. More than 10,000 attendees (organiser figure)
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Where to stay for Rail Live 2027: the closest hotels to IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid) are in Campo de las Naciones and Barajas, with Nuevos Ministerios and Castellana a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Rail Live, Spain and Europe's exhibition and conference for the entire rail supply chain, returns to IFEMA Madrid from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 November 2027. Organised by Terrapinn as part of its global Rail series, it brings together operators, infrastructure managers, rolling stock manufacturers, suppliers, government and academia, with more than 300 exhibitors, more than 250 speakers and a start up village, and the organiser puts its audience at more than 10,000 attendees. The exhibition covers rolling stock manufacturing and maintenance, engineering contractors, signalling and train control, asset management, components and digital innovation, and the conference runs tracks from megaprojects and freight to ticketing and cybersecurity. Entry to the three day exhibition and conference is free with a pass booked through the organiser. IFEMA is in the north east of Madrid, on Metro line 8 and about ten minutes from Madrid-Barajas Airport, so for Rail Live hotels the choice is between Campo de las Naciones next to the fairground, Barajas near the airport, the Castellana business district at the start of line 8, and the city centre. This page shows live hotel rates near IFEMA Madrid for your dates; your pass is separate from your hotel booking.
Popular areas for attendees: Campo de las Naciones · Barajas · Nuevos Ministerios and Castellana · Madrid city centre.
- Madrid hotels for Rail Live sorted by distance to IFEMA, from Campo de las Naciones and Barajas to the Castellana and the city centre
- Live rates for 24 to 26 November 2027, with dates you can change for stand build up, a single conference day or the full three days
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your stand, speaking slot or meetings are confirmed
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a quote within 24 hours for an exhibitor or delegation team through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 24 Nov to 26 Nov 2027
- Venue
- IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid)
- City
- Madrid, Spain
- Airport
- MAD
- Attendance
- More than 10,000 attendees (organiser figure)
Hotels near IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid) for Rail Live 2027
Hotel bookings for Rail Live 2027 open about a year ahead. These are the closest hotels to IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid), with the distance and the walk or ride time. We show live prices as soon as rooms open.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride |
|---|---|---|
| ibis Budget Madrid Albasanz★★★ | 3.3 km | ~12 min ride |
| ibis budget Madrid Calle Alcalá★★★ | 3.3 km | ~12 min ride |
More hotels close to IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride |
|---|---|---|
| Best Osuna Madrid Feria★★★★ | 1.6 km | ~7 min ride |
| AC Hotel Madrid Feria by Marriott★★★★ | 1.9 km | ~8 min ride |
| Puerta America★★★★★ | 5.5 km | ~18 min ride |
| Barceló Imagine★★★★★ | 5.9 km | ~20 min ride |
Booking hotels for a team or company?
Book several rooms near IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid), keep every stay on a free-cancellation rate, and add your company name and tax number at checkout to receive an itemised invoice for your accounts, emailed the moment you book.
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- Bills to your company name and ABN / VAT / tax number
- Free-cancellation rates prioritised for changing plans
- Book multiple rooms for the team in one place
Send this page to colleagues so everyone books their own room near the venue, all at today's rate.
Exhibiting or sending a team? Tell us how many rooms you need and we will send a personalised quote within 24 hours, with the distance from every hotel to IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid). If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for Rail Live
Where should you eat during Rail Live?
Madrid eats late and eats well, from centuries-old taverns to some of the most ambitious kitchens in Europe. It is an easy city for business dining, with everything from quick tapas counters to standout tasting menus a short ride from the fairgrounds.
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Spanish / Castilian roast
La Latina / Centro
A Madrid institution famous for wood-oven roast suckling pig and lamb. The warm, historic dining rooms make it a memorable choice for a client dinner.
Tip: Book ahead and ask for a table on one of the atmospheric lower floors.
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Avant-garde tasting menu
Chamartín
Dabiz Muñoz's theatrical, boundary-pushing kitchen is Madrid's most celebrated fine-dining experience. Reserve well in advance for a special occasion with key clients.
Tip: Tables open online weeks ahead and vanish fast, so plan the moment your dates are set.
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Spanish / traditional
La Latina
The home of Madrid's legendary huevos rotos, fried eggs over crisp potatoes, in a classic taberna setting that has drawn locals and visiting dignitaries for decades.
Tip: Order the huevos estrellados to share before your mains.
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Spanish / tapas market
Centro
A restored iron-and-glass market hall packed with stalls serving Iberian ham, seafood, cheeses and wines by the glass. Ideal for a relaxed, grazing lunch.
Tip: Go early or mid-afternoon to beat the busiest crowds.
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Spanish / tapas
Centro (Barrio de las Letras)
A tiny, century-old tavern known for sizzling garlic prawns and a glass of house red. A quick, authentic bite between meetings.
Tip: Stand at the bar for the fastest service and the full local experience.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Rail Live: bookable experiences in Madrid, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Madrid
Trade-fair season lands Madrid at its liveliest: world-class football, the great art museums along the Paseo del Prado, and evenings that run late over tapas and flamenco. There is always something on within a short taxi or Metro ride of the fairgrounds.
Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu
Catching a LaLiga or Champions League night at the newly rebuilt Bernabéu is an easy, memorable way to entertain clients after the show floor closes.
Find ticketsMuseo del Prado
Spain's flagship art museum, home to Velázquez and Goya, is a 20-minute stroll from the centre and free in its last two hours if your schedule is tight.
Find ticketsFlamenco at Corral de la Morería
The city's most storied tablao pairs live flamenco with dinner, making it a strong choice for a small client group who want a real taste of Madrid.
Find ticketsFiestas de San Isidro
Madrid's patron-saint festival fills the streets with concerts, chotis dancing and open-air fun, worth knowing if your fair dates fall in May.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Rail Live?
From Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
- IFEMA says Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport is just ten minutes from the fairground and 12 kilometres from the city centre
- Metro line 8 connects the airport terminals with the fairground, and the organiser and IFEMA say the station exit is opposite IFEMA's South entrance
- Aena lists line 8 hours as 06:05 to 02:00 every day; a single ticket to or from the airport stations carries a 3 euro airport supplement
- Official taxis charge a flat 33 euros between the airport and anywhere inside the M-30 ring road; IFEMA lies outside it, where Aena sets a 22 euro minimum fare for trips under 9 kilometres, and IFEMA adds a 3 euro supplement to enter or leave the fairground
By rail and road
- Long distance and high speed trains arrive at Atocha, which IFEMA notes has Metro and taxi connections
- IFEMA says Cercanías RENFE connects directly with Metro line 8, the line that serves the fairground
- By car, IFEMA is reached from the M-11 (exits 5 and 7), the M-40 (exits 5, 6 and 7) and the A-2 (exit 7), and the South, North and East entrances lead to the car parks
- The Recinto Ferial car parks charge 2.95 euros an hour, or 15 euros a day if you choose the prepaid rate in your first hour, with a 21 euro maximum
How do you get around during Rail Live?
Getting to IFEMA for Rail Live
- Metro line 8 is the main public transport link; from the centre, change to line 8 at Nuevos Ministerios, where it starts
- City buses 73 (from Diego de León), 112 (Mar de Cristal to Barrio del Aeropuerto) and 122 (from Avenida de América) serve IFEMA, as does intercity bus 828
- IFEMA has taxi ranks at its South, North and East entrances
- The organiser gives the address as Avda. del Partenón 5, 28042 Madrid; the hall for 2027 will be on the floorplan on the organiser's site
Where to stay for Rail Live
- Campo de las Naciones, the business district around IFEMA, is the closest base for exhibitors and anyone with early conference sessions
- Barajas suits a short trip with an early or late flight, as the airport and IFEMA are on the same Metro line
- Hotels near Nuevos Ministerios and along the Castellana put you at the start of line 8, so the ride to IFEMA needs no change
- The city centre suits evening receptions and dinners in Madrid, with a change to line 8 at Nuevos Ministerios
Do you need a visa for Rail Live?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Spain is in the Schengen Area; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a passport or national ID card
- Citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other countries can visit the Schengen Area without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180 day period
- Non EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System, fully operational since 10 April 2026, with fingerprints and a facial image taken at the border, so allow extra time at passport control
- ETIAS, the EU's planned travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, was not yet in operation when we checked; the EU says it will announce the start date several months ahead, so check before you fly
eVisa / visa required
- Nationals of countries such as India, China, South Africa and Türkiye need a Schengen short stay (type C) visa, applied for through Spain's consulates or their appointed visa centres
- Under EU rules you can apply no earlier than six months and at least 15 days before travel; standard processing takes 15 days and can be extended to 45
- If you need a supporting letter, ask the organiser's team through the contact page after you book your pass, and apply as early as you can
Documents to carry
- A passport issued within the last ten years and valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area
- Your Rail Live pass confirmation and your hotel booking
- A letter from your employer explaining the business purpose of the trip, plus copies of your visa supporting documents and travel medical insurance if you need a visa
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the Spanish embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at Rail Live?
- The organiser's 2027 ticket page offers a free 3 day exhibition and conference pass; book it online before you travel
- The conference has tracks on energy and climate resilience, digital transformation, smart infrastructure, metro and light rail, freight, megaprojects, telecoms and train control, customer experience and ticketing, so plan your days around them
- Networking runs through drinks receptions, coffee breaks and one to one meetings, so leave room in your diary for the evenings
- Opening hours for 2027 were not published when we checked; look for them on the organiser's site before you plan your first and last days
- Late November in Madrid is often cool and can be wet, so bring a coat for the walk between the Metro and the halls
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Rooms in Campo de las Naciones, next to IFEMA, are limited compared with the city centre, so book early if you want to be within a short walk or taxi ride of the halls
- Friday is the last day, so if you are exhibiting and packing down, you may need the Friday night as well
- Terrapinn also runs other shows in its Rail series, such as UK Rail at the NEC in May 2027; check you are booking for the Madrid show
Rail Live travel FAQs
When is Rail Live 2027?
Rail Live takes place 24 Nov to 26 Nov 2027 at IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid) in Madrid, Spain.
Where is Rail Live held?
Rail Live is held at IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid) in Madrid, Spain. The nearest airport is MAD.
When and where is Rail Live 2027?
Rail Live 2027 runs from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 November 2027 at IFEMA Madrid, Avda. del Partenón 5, 28042 Madrid, in Spain.
Is Rail Live free to attend?
Yes. The organiser's ticket page lists a free 3 day Exhibition and Conference Pass for 2027, booked online. Your pass is separate from any hotel booking.
Who attends Rail Live?
Rail operators, infrastructure managers, rolling stock manufacturers, suppliers, government and academia. The organiser lists more than 300 exhibitors and more than 250 speakers, and puts attendance at more than 10,000.
Does Rail Live take place every year?
Recent Madrid editions were in 2023 and 2025, and the organiser lists the next one for 24 to 26 November 2027, so it has been running every two years. Check the organiser's site for later dates.
Where should I stay for Rail Live in Madrid?
Campo de las Naciones, next to IFEMA, is closest. Barajas suits a short trip with a flight, the Castellana around Nuevos Ministerios is at the start of Metro line 8, and the city centre has the most choice for evenings, with a change to line 8.
How do I get to IFEMA from Madrid-Barajas Airport?
Take Metro line 8 from the airport to the fairground station, whose exit is opposite IFEMA's South entrance. IFEMA says the airport is about ten minutes away.
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Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official Rail Live portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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