Travel Information between Madrid and Toledo
| 42 miles (67 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $7 - $15 | |
| Bus • $7 (€6) • 50 min | |
| Train • $15 (€14) • 34 min | |
| Alsa or Renfe (6) |
Travel 42 miles (67 km) by bus or train to Toledo from Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa or Renfe (6) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Madrid to Toledo.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Toledo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Madrid to Toledo
It is possible for travelers in Spain to journey directly from Madrid to Toledo by train and bus, with train journeys providing the fastest route. As the two cities are only 74 km apart and Toledo does not have a major airport, it is not possible to make the journey by plane.
Trains from Madrid to Toledo | Buses from Madrid to Toledo | Return trips from Toledo to Madrid
Madrid to Toledo Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Toledo?
Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Toledo
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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Toledo. Alsa is the main bus company in Spain and operates all the buses from Madrid to Toledo. Alsa buses take approximately 50 minutes to travel from Madrid to Toledo and depart approximately 65 times per day. Alsa's buses depart from Madrid's Plaza Eliptica bus station and arrive at Toledo's bus station.
Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Toledo
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Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Toledo. Trains traveling from Madrid to Toledo depart from Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station and take approximately 30 minutes to arrive at Toledo's train station. All trains traveling from Madrid to Toledo and are operated by Renfe, Spain's national train company. Around 15 trains travel from Madrid to Toledo per day with the first train departing Madrid at 6:50 a.m.
Most popular way to travel from Madrid to Toledo

Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Toledo. While traveling from Madrid to Toledo by train is usually 20 minutes faster than taking the bus, trains also cost €8 more on average. There are approximately 65 buses traveling from Madrid to Toledo per day compared with 15 trains. Madrid and Toledo are located too close together to make taking a flight an efficient option.
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There are 2 travel options from Madrid to Toledo: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Toledo from Madrid is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Toledo:
A bus is $8 (€8) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Madrid to Toledo costing on average $15 (€14).
The fastest way from Madrid to Toledo is by train with an average journey time of 34 min.
There are alternative travel options to Toledo that take longer:
Getting to Toledo by bus takes 50 min on average.
The distance is approximately 42 miles (67 km) from Madrid to Toledo.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Toledo is:
- 75 buses a day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Toledo from Madrid as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Toledo:
- Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Madrid to Toledo depart from Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica to Toledo, Estación de Autobuses.
- Most travelers board their train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Toledo.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Toledo:
- You can travel by bus from Madrid to Toledo with Alsa or Samar, and you can find Alsa Madrid to Toledo tickets for $7 (€6) on Omio.
- You can go to Toledo from Madrid by train with Renfe (6). You'll see cheap train tickets for $15 (€14) with Renfe (6) from Madrid to Toledo on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Toledo with the following travel companies:
- You can find 75 direct buses per day to take to Toledo with Alsa or Samar.
- You can find 11 direct trains per day to take to Toledo with Renfe (6).
Direct services to Toledo tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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