tobyo

Based on what I've read, I purchased round trip tickets for our day trip from Madrid to Toledo. so, I was wondering if Segovia is as popular? and should I purchase those tickets now as well(we'll be there mid May)? I was kinda thinking I could wait and purchase those when we get to Madrid but thought I'd ask to see if anyone here knows this.

thanks again!!

macanimals

Its been almost 2 years since we did the daytrip from Madrid to Segovia but our research and experience led us to the bus. It was great with no problems. I recommend it. No need to pre-book--have fun. Paul

Alec

There are two rail routes to Segovia. One is the new AVE/AVANT line to Valladolid which stops at a new station (Segovia-Guiomar) on the outskirts of Segovia, and another is the old line that serves the old station in city centre. You don't need pre-booking for the second, local line, but for the first, booking is required. There isn't much to choose between the two - while AVE is fast (30 min), you get little view as it's mostly through tunnels and is more expensive. Local line is quite adequate and a lot cheaper, and takes 2 hours (but drops you much closer to town). Both lines start from Madrid Chamartín station.
There is also a bus which departs from Principe Pio bus station, and takes about 75 min.

cruiseluv

Last March we went to Segovia as a daytrip on the Ave line. WE bought our tickets that same morning with no problem.

chapla

Take the bus-drops you off in town-cheaper and a nice coach bus with assigned seating!

chapla

I forgot to add-with the trains you'll need to take a taxi or a bus to get into town!

tobyo

yea, the bus thing ain't gonna work with the man of the house. he wants to ride the trains! thanks, I already knew about the bus into town so am ready for that part. I think if we buy the tickets once we get to Madrid, we should be fine. we arrive on a Tuesday and plan to go to Segovia either Friday or Saturday.

thanks for the suggestions tho, I really appreciate them!