How to get to Toledo from Madrid and other cities

Toledo está a solo 70 km al sur de Madrid y se puede llegar en car, bus, AVE high-speed train or car-sharing. In this guide we tell you how long each option takes, how much it costs and where to park when you arrive at the historic old town.

If after reading it you are looking for accommodation, we recommend our apartments in Toledo in the heart of the historic old town, and if you are coming for several days, take a look at our guide to plan your trip to Toledo.

How to get to Toledo by car

From Madrid, the A-42 motorway (Toledo highway) connects both cities in around 50-60 minutes without traffic. It is free and well signposted. From Seville it is about 4 hours via the A-4, and from Valencia about 3 h 30 min via the A-3 + A-40.

Getting to Toledo by car is the most convenient option if you want to move around the area (Puy du Fou, Consuegra, the Montes de Toledo), but the old town is pedestrian. Check our complete guide on where to park in Toledo: Safont car park, private car parks inside the old town and free parking next to the escalators.

How to get to Toledo by bus

The company ALSA operates the Madrid-Toledo line from the Plaza Elíptica station (Metro line 6). The journey takes between 50 and 75 minutes depending on the service (direct or with stops) and buses depart approximately every 30 minutes at peak times. Tickets cost around €6-9 one way.

Arrival: Toledo bus station, next to the Safont car park, 10 minutes’ walk from the old town by going up the free escalators.

How to get to Toledo by train (AVE)

RENFE operates AVE and AVANT trains between Madrid Atocha and Toledo station in only 33 minutes. Approximately one train every 1-2 hours. Tickets from €14.

Toledo station is a neo-Mudéjar gem, 15 minutes’ walk from the old town, or 5 minutes by city bus (lines 5, 11, 61, 62). If you arrive with luggage, a taxi to the old town costs about €7.

How to get to Toledo by car-sharing

BlaBlaCar is an affordable alternative from Madrid and other cities. The Madrid-Toledo trip usually costs between €4 and €7 and takes 50-60 minutes. You can usually find several rides per day, especially on Fridays and Sundays.

Where to stay when you arrive in Toledo?

To truly experience Toledo, the best option is to stay within the old town. Toledo AP offers apartments in Toledo inside the walled city: 24/7 check-in, free WiFi and best price guaranteed when booking directly.

Are you coming to visit Puy du Fou Spain? Take a look at our accommodation guide for Puy du Fou with the most recommended apartments to combine park and city.

Frequently asked questions on how to get to Toledo

How do I get to Toledo from Madrid?

From Madrid you can reach Toledo by car via the A-42 motorway (50-60 min), by ALSA bus from Plaza Elíptica (50-75 min), by AVE high-speed train from Atocha (33 min) or by BlaBlaCar (50-60 min). The AVE is the fastest option and the bus is the cheapest.

How long does the bus from Madrid to Toledo take?

The ALSA bus Madrid-Toledo takes between 50 and 75 minutes depending on the service: direct services take 50 minutes and those stopping at intermediate towns around 75 minutes. They depart from Plaza Elíptica station (Metro line 6).

Is there an AVE train from Madrid to Toledo?

Yes. RENFE operates AVE and AVANT trains between Madrid Atocha and Toledo station in 33 minutes. There is approximately one train every 1-2 hours and tickets cost from €14 one-way.

Is it better to go to Toledo by car or by train?

The train is faster and more comfortable if you are only going to the city. The car is better if you also want to visit Puy du Fou Spain, Consuegra or the villages of the Montes de Toledo, although you will have to park outside the old town (it is pedestrian).

Where to park when arriving in Toledo by car?

The old town is pedestrian. The best options are the Safont car park (cheap paid parking, next to the bus station and the escalators), the private car parks inside the old town (Miradero, Alcázar, Santo Tomé) or the free parking at Circo Romano and Azarquiel.

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