SusanP

Sorry to be repeating a question. I think I saw a thread with this question a few weeks ago but can't find it now. I want to take the train from Cordoba to Toledo. Apparently this requires a change in Madrid and separate tickets. My question is, how much time do I need to allow in Madrid for the change? I believe the track in the station in Madrid leaving for Toledo is in a different section of the station from where I will get off coming from Cordoba? Thanks for your help.

maitaitom

We had a 30 minute turnaround and made it easily even though we made a couple of wrong turns at the Madrid Train Station. Below is the story. We LOVED Toledo!

https://travelswithmaitaitom.com/cha...ing-to-toledo/

SusanP

Thanks, Tom. I've read your report recently, so maybe that's where I saw it! How long a walk was it from one section to the other? I tend to move more slowly than most.

twk

If I recall correctly, there are basically two platforms, one on top of the other. I think the Toledo train in on the lower platform, and the Cordoba train on the upper platform (or perhaps I have it the other way around). In any event, I think you go out the platform, and take the stairs (or elevator) to go to the other. I rode both trains, but at separate times, but I think you will have to go through security again (no big deal--they just run your bags through the scanner).

greg

I have arrived at Madrid from Seville but got out and took train to Toledo the next day. There was something tricky about this. I thought they left from the different floors. Perhaps Toledo train was at lower level than the other highspeed trains.
Here is the map.
http://www.adif.es/es_ES//infraestru...lano_60000.pdf

MaineGG

And when you get to Toledo by train, be sure to look around their beautiful station.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tole...sSTq8rsJRJ_kM:

SusanP

Thanks. If anyone knows whether I should go upstairs or downstairs to get to the Toledo train, I'd love to know. I like to know what I'm doing. Greg, thanks for the link to the map, but I don't find it easy to follow.

maitaitom

I don't remember. I'd ask the ticket checker on the train (something I should have thought of, but I was enjoying my GinTonic)

SusanP

Thanks, Tom.

twk

After looking at TheManInSeat61, I'm pretty sure that the Toledo train in on the lower level (Planta 0 --the blue arrow) while the Cordoba train is on the upper level (Planta 1--the white arrow). TheManInSeat61 has a picture which shows the entrance to these platforms, at the south end of the old trainshed.

link

SusanP

twk, thanks so much.