Naviluz Christmas Bus

For yet another year, the Naviluz Christmas Bus is back from 23 November to 6 January 2026 to travel around some of the city’s most emblematic streets and enjoy the Christmas lights in a different way.

Christmas is here and Madrid is full of magic, gifts, flavours.... and a lot of lights.  The Naviluz buses will travel around the city centre to enjoy the festive decorations and the Christmas lights, which will be switched on at 7pm on 22 November.

The Naviluz departure point is in Calle Felipe IV, between the Goya Entrance to the Prado Museum and the Hotel Ritz service entrance, in front of Number 1 Calle Felipe IV. On the other hand, the Naviluz drop off point is in Plaza Cánovas del Castillo.

The only animals allowed on board are service dogs.  Pets are not allowed on the bus.  Children under the age of 7 must acquire a ticket. Although they travel free of charge, a ticket must be acquired for the proper organisation of places on the bus.

2025-2026 Route

Routes may vary due to weather conditions, traffic or other circumstances beyond the operator’s control.

Route in optimum conditions:

• Departure from Calle Felipe IV, Alfonso XII, Puerta de Alcalá, Velázquez, Goya, Serrano, Plaza de Colón, Puerta de Alcalá, Cibeles, Alcalá, Virgen de los Peligros, Clavel, Gran Vía, Alcalá, Plaza de las Cortes, Neptuno, Paseo del Prado, Glorieta del Emperador Carlos V, Paseo del Prado, Plaza Cánovas del Castillo.

Route when there are adverse conditions and when roads are cut off due to the light and sound show in Plaza de Cibeles, demonstrations and other events:

• Departure from Calle Felipe IV, Alfonso XII, Puerta de Alcalá, Velázquez, Ortega y Gasset, Serrano, Plaza de Colón, Puerta de Alcalá, Alfonso XII, Atocha, Glorieta del Emperador Carlos V, Paseo del Prado, Plaza Cánovas del Castillo.

Approximate Duration of the Route: 50 minutes