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Compare bus and train for Toledo to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toledo to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$17 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Toledo to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Toledo to Madrid:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toledo to Madrid costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
The journey is about 31m faster (34m by train vs 1h 5m by car) and roughly $6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 vs $22). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Toledo to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toledo to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal7:30 AM 0h50 Toledo, Estación de Autobuses 8:20 AM Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal7:30 AM 0h50 Toledo, Estación de Autobuses 8:20 AM Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
082038:25 PM 0h34 Toledo station 8:59 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
081331:25 PM 0h34 Toledo station 1:59 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
0810310:25 AM 0h34 Toledo station 10:59 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
080939:25 AM 0h34 Toledo station 9:59 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal10:30 AM 0h50 Toledo, Estación de Autobuses 11:20 AM Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM 0h50 Toledo, Estación de Autobuses 3:50 PM Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal7:00 PM 0h50 Toledo, Estación de Autobuses 7:50 PM Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Toledo to Madrid:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toledo to Madrid costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 89 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toledo and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Toledo station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Toledo, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT to go to Madrid by train.
- 89 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 13 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT.
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