Madrid to Toledo bus

Buses from Madrid to Toledo

Buses from Madrid to Toledo are extremely frequent and run daily from early in the morning until late at night, including at the weekends. A bus from Madrid to Toledo departs approximately every 30 minutes from Madrid and the whole journey to Toledo lasts between 50 minutes and just under two hours depending on the time of the day. All this makes it possible to visit the historic town of Toledo during a day trip from Madrid, but if more time is available travelers should consider spending a few days in Toledo, as the town has many things to offer tourists such as stunning, historic buildings and ancient churches.

How long is the journey by bus from Madrid (Spain) to Toledo (Spain)?

All buses from Madrid to Toledo are direct connections without any transfer involved. The total travel time is between just under one hour to just under two hours, depending on the time of the day and the expected traffic volume en route. Early morning and afternoon connections tend to be faster, whilst mid-morning and evening connections take a bit longer. So, by taking a bus from Madrid to Toledo in the morning or afternoon, travelers will have more time to explore Toledo's fascinating Old Town.

How many buses are there from Madrid (Spain) to Toledo (Spain)?

Buses depart Madrid direction Toledo at very frequent intervals, during peak times as often as every half hour. The service starts early in the morning and runs until late at night with only a short break in the middle of the night. This is a year-round connection that operates both on weekends and weekdays and on average there are more than 60 daily connections by bus from Madrid to Toledo.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Madrid (Spain) to Toledo (Spain)?

Departure bus station: Nearly all buses to Toledo depart in Madrid at the Plaza Elíptica, south of the city center. This square is well connected by metro and bus to every corner of the Spanish capital. Only one bus per day departs from the equally central located Madrid, Plaza de España. Close to both squares visitors can find shops, cafes, and restaurants where they can try local specialties or buy a last-minute gift.

Arrival bus stations: The buses that depart from Plaza Elíptica arrive at Toledo's bus station, near the Tagus river and the bus from Madrid to Toledo that departs from Plaza de España arrives at Avenida Castilla la Mancha (Ronda del Granadal) just a few hundred meters to the south of the former. Both arrival points are in the direct vicinity of all things travelers need, like shops and restaurants and well connected by public transport. Alternatively, the beautiful Old Town of Toledo is in easy walking distance and it will take only around 20 minutes to reach it, from both squares, on foot.

Which bus providers travel from Madrid (Spain) to Toledo (Spain)?

All but one bus connection from Madrid to Toledo is served by Alsa buses. One bus daily is operated by the company Jimenez Dorado and tends to be faster, but also a bit more expensive.

Alsa Madrid (Spain) to Toledo (Spain)

The more frequent Alsa buses run roughly at half-hour intervals and are direct connections without any transfers. They stop also around twelve times between the two cities.

Jimenez Dorado Madrid (Spain) to Toledo (Spain)

The once-daily Jimenez Dorado bus is also a direct connection, but with fewer stops involved, making it the slightly faster option.

Madrid (Spain) to Toledo (Spain) bus: Services on Board

As this is a short connection, there is only one class of seats available with both companies. Bear also in mind that there is no on-board service available, so travelers are advised to bring their own snacks and drinks. Bicycles can be transported on the buses, but it is advisable of stating that when booking the ticket as space for them can be limited. There is no limit to how much other luggage travelers can take with them as long as they are able to handle it themselves. If a traveler requires assistance during their journey because of a disability they should advise the bus company at least 24 hours in advance of this, either when booking the ticket or by calling their dedicated helpline.