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 an average ticket price of €7 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 €7, while a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 68 km

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€14

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€7

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€0.91

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1h 4m

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1h 38m

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Alsa

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Toledo is a bus with an average price of €7.

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

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Toledo costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Toledo is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Toledo take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Toledo including taking a bus and train.

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from Madrid to Toledo

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
    2:15 PM0h50
    Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica
    3:05 PMToledo, Estación de Autobuses
    €71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    2:15 PM0h50
    Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica
    3:05 PMToledo, Estación de Autobuses
    €71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Renfe AVANT08212
    8:45 PM0h34
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:19 PMToledo station
    €141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe AVANT08172
    5:45 PM0h34
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    6:19 PMToledo station
    €141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe AVANT08152
    3:45 PM0h34
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    4:19 PMToledo station
    €141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe AVANT08192
    7:45 PM0h34
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    8:19 PMToledo station
    €141One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    7:45 PM0h50
    Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica
    8:35 PMToledo, Estación de Autobuses
    €71One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    1:30 PM0h50
    Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica
    2:20 PMToledo, Estación de Autobuses
    €71One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    2:00 PM0h50
    Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica
    2:50 PMToledo, Estación de Autobuses
    €71One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Madrid to Toledo

It is possible for travelers in Spainto 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.

What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Toledo?

Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Toledo

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 coaches from Madrid to Toledo. Alsa coaches take approximately 50 minutes to travel from Madrid to Toledo and depart approximately 65 times per day. Alsa's coaches depart from Madrid's Plaza Eliptica bus station and arrive at Toledo's bus station.

Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Toledo

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 £6 more on average. There are approximately 65 coaches 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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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.

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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 €7.

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

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Toledo costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Toledo is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Toledo take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 38m.

The Madrid to Toledo distance is approximately 68 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Toledo is:
  • Around 87 buses per day.
  • Around 13 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 to go to Toledo by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe AVANT to go to Toledo by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Toledo with the following travel companies:
  • 87 direct buses per day with Alsa.
  • 13 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Toledo often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona, Seville, Córdoba, Segovia. 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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