Ways to get from Madrid to Toledo

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Apr 27th, 2001, 07:19 AM

Liz

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Ways to get from Madrid to Toledo

Four of us will be in Madrid for a couple of days and would like to take a day trip to Toledo. Can anyone tell me the best way to get there (train or bus etc...) Thanks!

Apr 27th, 2001, 07:59 AM

Mike Willet

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Liz There are tours you can take from Madrid to Toledo, with a guide. They leave from Madrid, you visit Toledo, and then back to Madrid. These are via bus. I did this a while back and while I don't recall what it cost it was a pleasant experience. The only down side was the stop at the "shopping experience" just outside of Toledo, but even that was not so bad, bought a few (probably over priced) trinkets. As I recall, the tours left from the office that was located close to the Palace in Madrid. I am sure your hotel can give you the information. I don't know about unescorted trips but I would have to think that there would be train or bus service to Toledo from Madrid. If you have time the visit to Toledo is well worth while. It is a very interesting and historical city.

Apr 27th, 2001, 08:06 AM

De Anna

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Hi, Liz. My husband and I took the train from Madrid to Toledo and back again the next day. It was quick and painless, and I would recommend it. I definitely wouldn't do a car.

Apr 27th, 2001, 10:02 AM

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Liz, we looked at the bus and the train and the bus was cheaper and ran more frequently. I believe it took less than an hour. Toledo was easy to visit on your own, they take a very long siesta in the middle of the day (like 1:30-4 pm) when the museums and some of the shops are closed. The bus drops you at the bus station and from there you have to walk for a bit to get to the stuff you want to see. There may also be a city bus from the bus station to the city but I don't recall as we walked it.

Apr 27th, 2001, 10:07 AM

Ishoo

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Take a train. From the train station a bus runs to the main town plaza.

Apr 27th, 2001, 11:06 AM

chris

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Since Liz hasn't checked back yet, could it be that she was referring to Toledo, Ohio ????

Apr 27th, 2001, 01:36 PM

LIz

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Thanks This is great!!!

Apr 27th, 2001, 01:43 PM

ger

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Liz: Maribel sent me the following information for my Madrid trip - it was right on the money! She recommended the bus over the train due to better schedule. I have also provided bus info for Avila & Segovia. Regards TOLDEO: "Galiano Continetal" bus from huge Estación del Sur (metro: Méndez Alvaro, grey circular line #6, metro station underneath bus station). Departures every 30 min. Express bus doesn't stop at every town along the way- should run every hr. in high season (50+ min. ride) Drops you off outside walls, then city bus to center of town. Take bus to center rather than walking. It's a really tiring, uphill walk. Or... Regional Express train from Atocha- takes 1 1/2 hrs. Departures less frequent. Then local bus from Renfe station to center. (www.renfe.es) AVILA: Train from Atocha or Chamartín (tons of daily departures on Talgo, Intercity, Regional Express, etc.) Shortest trips take 1 hr. 20 min. (www.renfe.es) I'd take a taxi from train station to entrance to walled city. (a mile away) Or... "La Sepulvedana" bus from Paseo de la Florida #11 But fewer daily departures (Call 91 530 48 00). Or "Autobuses Larrea" (? may be another name) from Estación del Sur. Avila's bus station also outside city walls. I think train is much easier-quicker. SEGOVIA: "La Sepulvedana" bus from Paseo de la Florida #11, next to Hotel Florida Norte (metro: Principe Pio, grey circular line #6, when you come out of metro station, you'll see bus station across the street in front of you) Hourly departures. My recent trip took about 1 hr. 15 min. Very easy. Pleasant, short walk along a pedestrian arcaded street from bus station to Acueducto. Much better than train trip. Train takes 2 hrs.

Apr 27th, 2001, 01:55 PM

Tammy

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Out of curiosity, what was the cost of the bus versus the cost of the train for a roundtrip, return the same day ticket? Thanks. Tammy

Apr 28th, 2001, 01:42 AM

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Liz

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Really appreciate all the input.

Apr 28th, 2001, 06:15 AM

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Liz, Just a bit more info re bus versus train: The most economical (by a hair), frequent and *sometimes* quickest means of transp. to Toledo is the bus. A one-way ticket on "Autobuses Galiano Continental" from the huge Estacion Sur de Autobuses station costs 590 pts. Except during the month of Aug., buses depart every 1/2 hr. (at :00 and :30), beginning at 6:30 a.m., except on Sun. when the first departure is at 8:30 a.m. The last return from Toledo is at 10 p.m. If you catch the "express" (non stop) service, the trip will take slightly under an 1 hr. The 2/3 mile walk from Toledo's bus station to the Plaza del Zocodovar is quite steep. You can also take a bus from the bus station to the historic center (#5 or #6), and the fare is 110 pts. The "Regional Express" train departing from Atocha station costs 780 pts one-way (don't know what a round trip fare is), and there are morning departures about every 2 hrs. The trip to Toledo takes about 1 hr.. 15 minutes, although the return takes about an hr. For example, there's currently a departure at 8:30 a.m. arriving Toledo at 9:47 a.m. (check at www.renfe.es). Toledo's Moorish looking Renfe station is about a 20 min walk from the Plaza, but you can also take the city bus. Afternoon Regional Express trains from Toledo to Madrid depart about every 2 hrs. Currently Renfe has a departure at 4:30 p.m., arriving at 5:28, and another at 6:57 p.m. arriving 7:57. Hope this helps you to decide.