Where We’re located: Alcalá de Henares
The city of Alcalá is located just 30 km. (18 miles) from Madrid (Spain) and 20 km. (12 miles) from Madrid-Barajas International Airport.
The IUIN is located just minutes from the historic center of Alcalá de Henares, in an area of the city easily reachable by bus or on foot.
How to Arrive from Madrid:
- By train (tren de cercanías):
Take any train from Madrid with destination Alcalá de Henares or Guadalajara. Get off train at the Alcalá de Henares stop (NOTE: DO NOT wait for the Alcalá- Universidad stop). Once at the train station, exit to your left, cross the parking lot, and walk under the overpass. Walk up the Avenida de la Alcarria. When you arrive at a roundabout with a large fountain, make a right and walk until you come to a traffic light (about 100 yards). Turn left at the light, and walk up the Cuesta de Teatinos. You will see signs for the Escuela Universitaria Cardenal Cisneros. The Escuela will be on your right. (10 minutes walking total).
- By Bus:
From Madrid, the buses by the name of “Continental Auto, S. A.” will take you to Alcalá de Henares. The main terminal/ station in Madrid is called “Avenida de América” (Metro stop: Avenida de América.) Take any bus to Alcalá de Henares. Get off the bus in the main terminal/ station in Alcalá, in la Avenida de Guadalajara. Cross the N-II (la Vía Complutense) and walk toward the Paseo de la Estación. Take a right at the train station; walk under the overpass, and up the Avenida de la Alcarria. When you arrive at a roundabout with a large fountain, make a right and walk until you come to a traffic light (about 100 yards). Turn left at the light, and walk up the Cuesta de Teatinos. You will see signs for the Escuela Universitaria Cardenal Cisneros. The Escuela will be on your right. (15 minutes walking total).
- By Car:
From Madrid, take the N-II (A-2) towards Zaragoza/ Guadalajara.
Take Exit 28 towards Vía Servicio/ Alcalá de Henares/ Daganzo/ Zaragoza/ Camarma de Esteruelas.
Continue towards Vía de Servicio/ M- 119/ Zaragoza/ Camarma de Esteruelas.
Take Exit 30 towards Camarma de Estruelas.
Turn to the right, in the direction of Alcalá.
Continue along M-119, Avenida Doctor Marañón. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit.
Continue along Avenida Miguel de Unamuno. Turn right onto Avenida Jesuitas. The Escuela is at Avda. Jesuitas, 34.
Turn into the main entrance. Reception is just within the main entrance. Ask for the Instituto Universitario Internacional.
How to Arrive from Madrid- Barajas Airport:
- Taxi:
The cost of a taxi from the airport should be approximately 40 €, and should take between 20-30 minutes. Ask your taxi driver for a receipt in order to ensure correct fare.
- Bus:
From the bus stop just outside the airport, take the bus to Canillejas. Get off bus and cross the interstate (pedestrian overpass). Wait for a Continental bus with destination Alcalá de Henares. If you are unsure as to a bus’s destination, ask the bus driver. Get off at the Avenida de Guadalajara stop (the bus station in Alcalá) and follow above instructions for walking to the EUCC from the bus station. The total cost of both bus trips is approximately 6 €, and takes 1- 1 ½ hours.
- Metro/ Train:
Take Metro line 8 (the pink line) from within the airport to Nuevos Ministerios. Get off at Nuevos Ministerios, buy a train/ cercanías ticket for Alcalá, and take train to Alcalá. Get off train in Alcalá and follow above instructions for walking from the train station to the EUCC. The total cost of the Metro and the train tickets is approximately 6€, and the trip takes 1-1/2 hours.
- Airport Pick-Up Service:
The IUIN provides arriving students with airport pick-up. This is a service included in the program. Either the home university or the student himself/ herself should contact the IUIN with flight information in order to arrange this service. For further information, please contact the IUIN.
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