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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 $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. 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 $9, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Toledo to Madrid:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toledo to Madrid costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
The journey is about 21m faster (44m by train vs 1h 5m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($18 (€15) vs $23 (€18)). 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.
Normal3:20 PM0h50Toledo, Estación de Autobuses4:10 PMMadrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica$81One-way0 transfers
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Normal3:20 PM0h50Toledo, Estación de Autobuses4:10 PMMadrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
081836:45 PM0h34Toledo station7:19 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
080939:25 AM0h34Toledo station9:59 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$171One-way0 transfers
0812312:25 PM0h34Toledo station12:59 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$171One-way0 transfers
081331:25 PM0h34Toledo station1:59 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$171One-way0 transfers
Normal11:45 AM0h50Toledo, Estación de Autobuses12:35 PMMadrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica$81One-way0 transfers
Normal6:15 AM0h50Toledo, Estación de Autobuses7:05 AMMadrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica$81One-way0 transfers
Normal4:00 PM0h50Toledo, Estación de Autobuses4:50 PMMadrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Toledo to Madrid:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toledo to Madrid costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 24m.
- Around 77 buses per day.
- Around 10 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, BlaBlaCar, Samar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- 77 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Samar.
- 10 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT.
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