How to travel from Madrid to Toledo

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Compare bus and train for Madrid to Toledo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Toledo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 42 miles (68 km)

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$9

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1h 11m

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1h 27m

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from Madrid to Toledo

How to get from Madrid to Toledo by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • AlsaNormal
    10:45 AM0h50
    Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica
    11:35 AMToledo, Estación de Autobuses
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    10:45 AM0h50
    Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica
    11:35 AMToledo, Estación de Autobuses
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Renfe AVANT08322
    12:15 PM0h34
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    12:49 PMToledo station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe AVANT08132
    1:45 PM0h34
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    2:19 PMToledo station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe AVANT08142
    2:45 PM0h34
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    3:19 PMToledo station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe AVANT08082
    8:15 AM0h34
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    8:49 AMToledo station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:30 AM0h50
    Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica
    11:20 AMToledo, Estación de Autobuses
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:15 AM0h50
    Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica
    11:05 AMToledo, Estación de Autobuses
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:30 AM1h30
    Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica
    12:00 PMToledo, Estación de Autobuses
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

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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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€5

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€13

0:32 h

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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


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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.


How to get from Madrid to Toledo

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Madrid to Toledo, 72,77% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Madrid to Toledo and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Toledo

Travel to Toledo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Toledo.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Toledo including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Toledo is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Toledo:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Toledo costing on average $14 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Toledo is by train with an average journey time of 34m.

Other travel options to Toledo take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from Madrid to Toledo is approximately 42 miles (68 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Toledo is:
  • Around 86 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Toledo as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Toledo:
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Toledo station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica and arrive in Toledo, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Toledo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Samar to go to Toledo by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe AVANT, Renfe to go to Toledo by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Toledo with the following travel companies:
  • 86 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Samar.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Toledo often also extend their vacation to go to Seville, Granada, Barcelona, Córdoba, Ciudad Real. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Toledo and these popular destinations at a great price.
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