How to get from Madrid to Toledo. Travel by car. Toledo City Hall

Those who appreciate Spanish painting should definitely go here: Toledo is the “city of El Greco”; the artist lived here for a long time, and many of his paintings are exhibited in the city museums.

Toledo stands on a rocky hill, the foot of which is washed by the Tagus River. Since the streets in Toledo are very narrow, short and confusing, for an independent walk we recommend purchasing (or borrowing for free from the tourist office) detailed plan center of Toledo.

The city is surrounded by a fortification wall, its two largest buildings are the cathedral and the Alcazar, the castle of the Spanish kings. Not far from them is the main square of Toledo. Plaza de Zocodover (Socodover square). You will need at least one day to explore the city.

Tourist offices

CarreteradeMadrid

• at the Puerta Nueva de Bisagra, 925 22 08 43,
• July-Sept. Mon-Sat 9.00-19.00, Sun 9.00-15.00,
• Oct.-June Mon.-Fri. 9.00-18.00, Sat 9.00-19.00, Sun 9.00-15.00, www.diputoledo.es

How to get to Toledo:

From Madrid you can get to Toledo faster by bus or. Since the launch of high-speed trains, travel time to Toledo has been reduced from an hour to 33 minutes, so now the train is faster and the bus is cheaper.

Railway station

Paseo de la Rosa, 2 (30 min walk from the center of Toledo);

• to the old quarters of the car. No. 5,6. (Atocha) (33 minutes, 12.70€). .

Bus station

Avenida Castilla-La Mancha.

• (Sur de Autobuses) (direct bus, once an hour, 1 hour 15 minutes, 6.75 €),
• Guadalajara (2 hours 15 minutes, 10.75 €),
• Albacete (2 hours 45 minutes, 15.85 €),
• Ciudad Real (1 hour 45 minutes, 9 €), Cuenca (2 hours, 15.65 €).

History of Toledo

• 192 BC Roman troops under the leadership of Marcus Publius conquered a large Celtic city, which was named Toletum.
• V. The city is conquered by the Visigoths and becomes the capital of the Visigothic state on the Iberian Peninsula.
• 587. The Second Ecumenical Council took place in Toledo, where the Visigothic king Recared converted to Christianity.
• 711. Toledo is conquered by the Arabs, the city continues to be an important commercial and cultural center.
• 829. The inhabitants of Toledo declared their city independent of the Arabs, which led to long wars and sieges.
• 1085. The city was liberated from Arab rule by Christian troops under the leadership of Alfonso IV, King of Castile and Leon, and becomes the capital of Castile, its political and cultural center.
• Here the Archbishopric of Toledo arises - the city turns into the center of Spanish Christianity.
• XII- XIV. "Golden Age" of Toledo. Representatives of three cultures live in the city (Christians, Muslims, Jews), and a cathedral is being built.
• 1930s. During Civil War Republican troops besieged Toledo, which was under Franco's control; During the shelling, the royal castle was significantly destroyed.
• 1986. The entire city is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

Sights and route around Toledo

All the sights of Toledo can be seen in 1 day. True, you will have to stomp a lot, and also up hills. As a sightseeing option, you can take a tourist mini-train departing from central square Toledo: it’s not that expensive, but it will take you along different banks, allowing you to admire the beauty of the city to your heart’s content.

Tourist route in Toledo

The best way to enter Toledo is through the northern gate Puerta Nueva de Bisagra(Puerta Nueva de Bisagra), one of the nine city gates that have survived to this day, this gate looks the most impressive. Erected in the 10th century. Arabs, the gate was rebuilt in the 16th century. and now consist of two parts at different times; this gate connected Toledo with the valley located in the north - the Arabs called it “red” (“sagra”) because of the reddish color of the earth.

Walking a little up Calle Real de Arrabal (Real de Arrabal street), you will see behind the fence an inconspicuous building of a mosque, converted into a Christian Temple of Cristo de la Luz(Mezquita Crista de la Luz, Cuesta de las Carmelitas Descalzos, 10, March 1-Aug 31, 10.00-19.00; September 1-February 28, 10.00-18.00). The very name of the temple contains a contradiction, easily explained by the history of this place.

The mosque is the only building in Toledo that has survived from Arab times. It was built around 999, and after the conquest of the city by Christians it was consecrated as a Christian church. The word “la luz - light” in the name is associated with an ancient legend, according to which for 400 years (about the length of Arab rule in Toledo) a walled-up Christ stood in the wall of this building with a burning lantern in his hands, thereby preserving Christian teachings. In the decoration of the church-mosque, inscriptions in Arabic script coexist with Visigothic frescoes. Be sure to walk around the mosque-temple and admire the garden, from where the city wall with gates and the surrounding streets are clearly visible.

To the east is Plazade Zocodover(Sokodover Square) is the main city square, where in the Middle Ages the market was noisy (the name of the square is translated from Arabic as “market”), and later public executions took place. In the 16th century arch. X. de Herrera proposed to build a large Plaza Mayor surrounded by arcades on the site of the Plaza de Zocodover, but the Catholic Church opposed this idea; Therefore, Toledo is one of the few cities in Spain that does not have a Plaza Mayor.

Next to the square is the Central Museum of Toledo Santa Cruz(Museo Santa Cruz). It occupies the building of a hospital founded in 1504 by Cardinal Mendoza. Pay attention to the Renaissance staircase and courtyard and, of course, to the museum’s rich collections - archaeological, sculptural, pictorial (several paintings by El Greco are kept here).

Alcazar Toledo

From the museum you can clearly see the one located just above Cuesta Carlos V (Carlos V street), alcazar. The strategic benefits of this place, which made it possible to control almost all approaches to the city, were appreciated by the Romans - they built a fortress on a steep cliff; then it was replaced by the fortifications of the Visigoths and Arabs. After the liberation of Toledo from the Arabs, the alcazar became a royal palace. The fortress was repeatedly subjected to sieges, shelling and destruction, and therefore was often rebuilt.

The current building appeared in the 16th century, and from the castle of the 13th century. Only the eastern towers have survived. After the capital was moved to Madrid, the Alcazar remained the residence of the kings of Spain. The last siege of the Toledo Alcazar took place during the Civil War of 1936 - Franco's supporters took refuge here. There is still a sign on the wall that says that Franco defeated the “hordes of communists” here. Nowadays the alcazar is located Museum of the Armed Forces.

Siege of the Alcazar

The garden of the Toledo Alcazar became one of the most famous episodes of the Civil War of 1936 - 1939. The majority of Toledo residents did not support Franco's military rebellion, but the officers who sided with him and their families took refuge in a secure alcazar. For several months they held the fortress, firing back from the Republicans advancing from all sides, and waited for the arrival of powerful reinforcements.

The Minister of War, who remained on the side of the Republic, desperately persuaded Colonel Moscardo, the head of the defenders, by telephone to surrender; The head of the Toledo police also threatened Moscardo by telephone to shoot his son, who was captured by the Republicans. Moscardo told his son to shout “Long live Spain!” and said that the Alcazar would never give up. A month later, young Luis Moscardo was shot, but his father managed to hold the fortress until the nationalists arrived. Due to numerous shelling and aerial bombardments, the royal palace of the Alcazar in Toledo was reduced to ruins; after the war it was rebuilt.

On the eastern side of the castle there is an observation deck with views of the Tagus River and Castle of San Servando(Castillo de San Servando), located on its other bank. The castle was built in the 1380s. Archbishop P. Tenorio and is now transferred to the university. The banks of the river are connected by an ancient Alcantara Bridge(Puente de Alcantara). Built by the Romans, rebuilt by the Arabs in 866 and restored by King Alfonso X in 1257.

Cathedral of Toledo

A ten-minute walk from the alcazar to the east along narrow winding streets will lead to the main attraction of Toledo - the Cathedral cathedral It still remains a place of worship; during services, entrance to the temple is free; the rest of the time it functions as a museum (Mon-Sat 10.30-18.30, Sun 14.00-18.00). Here is the residence of the head of the Spanish church, the first cardinal. In the V-VI centuries. on the site of the cathedral stood a Visigothic church, which the Arabs turned into a mosque. After the Christian victory over the Moors at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, King Alfonso VIII decided to build a grandiose temple in Toledo. However, its foundation took place only 15 years later; in 1226, the mosque was destroyed; The construction of the Gothic cathedral lasted almost three centuries.

Over time, the surrounding buildings completely hid the true dimensions of the temple - one of the largest in Spain (length 120 m, width 60 m and height more than 30 m); It’s difficult to see its side facades now. Only the main, western facade, above which rises a 90-meter bell tower, is open for viewing.

Portico del Perdon

Entrance to the temple Portico del Perdón(Portico del Perdon), decorated with stone carvings of biblical scenes; its name, "gate of forgiveness", symbolizes the remission of sins to all who pass through this gate. In the 17th century all the sculpture of the cathedral was restored.

Like most Gothic cathedrals in Spain, the temple in Toledo has three aisles with a large choir and altar. Interior of the main temple catholic church Spain is unusually luxurious: every detail is worthy of careful inspection (therefore, we recommend picking up an audio guide to the cathedral or a detailed annotated plan at the ticket office). The retablo depicting 15 gospel scenes made of carved wood was created in 1498-1504. and is separated by an amazing openwork lattice. The cathedral treasury contains precious tabernacles (one of them was made in the 16th century from 18 kg of gold and 183 kg of silver), and the museum contains paintings by El Greco.

As you walk around the cathedral, stop in its eastern part, behind the back wall of the altar. For better illumination in 1720-1730. an oval window was broken in the ceiling, which the sculptor N. Tome designed as another altar - it is called Transparency, i.e. "transparent" altar. Indeed, the baroque imagination of the sculptor created an extraordinary work, filled with light, huge figures of the apostles and evangelists, cherubs, and bright frescoes. All this contrasts sharply with the Gothic severity of the rest of the temple, so N. Tome’s work caused a storm of criticism.

The western facade of the cathedral faces the Plaza del Consistorio (consistorio square); on the western side of the square stands archbishop's palace(Palacio Arzobispal), and from the south - the building city ​​hall).

Around the Toledo Cathedral:

After going around the city hall, exit to Calle Santo Tome (Santo Tome street), where two interesting buildings are located:

• Taller de Moreau Palace(Taller de Moro, XIV-XV), now given over Arabic Museumart(Calle Taller de Moro, Tue-Sat 10.00-14.00, 16.00-18.30, Sun 10.00-14.00, closed Mon.),
• and Renaissance Church of San Antonio(Iglesia de San Antonio, XVI).

Nearby, at the end of Calle San Juan de Dios (San Juan de Duce), is Church of Santo Tome(Iglesia de Santo Tome, 10.00-18.00). The temple itself is not of great interest, but there is a separate entrance with south side leads to the chapel where the remains of Ruiz de Toledo, lord of the town of Orgaz, who died in 1323, rest. 250 years after the death of this noble citizen, who donated a lot to the church, El Greco painted the painting “The Burial of the Count of Orgaz”, commissioned by the priests of the Church of Santo Tome . Many art critics consider it the best work of the great artist.

El Greco House Museum in Toledo:

On the nearby tiny street Calle Samuel Levi (Samuel Levi Street) you can see several more paintings by El Greco - there is an open Artist's House-Museum(Casa Museo de El Greco, Calle Samuel Levi, Tue-Sat 10.00-14.00, 16.00-18.00; Sun 10.00-14.00, closed Mon.). Historically, this house has nothing to do with the artist: it belonged to the royal treasurer Samuel Levy.

El Greco lived in a mansion nearby that has not survived to this day. At the beginning of the 20th century. The Marquis of Vega-Inclan decided to adapt the Levi's house to house a collection of paintings by El Greco and made a museum there, recreating the setting of 16th-century Toledo. There are no genuine El Greco items, with the exception of paintings, in the house-museum.

Jewish Quarter of Toledo:

Both the Church of Santo Tome and the house museum stand in Juderia ( Juderia) Jewish quarter of Toledo; The Jewish community in the city was one of the richest and most numerous. Two of the eleven medieval synagogues have survived to this day: Transito and Santa Maria la Blanca. Both of them are in the 15th century. were converted into Christian churches.

Synagogue del Transito(Sinagoga del Transito, Calle Samuel Levi, 1366) was built at the expense of Samuel Levi, diplomat and treasurer of King Pedro the Cruel. Behind the simple facade lies a rich interior with a carved cedar wood ceiling inlaid with mother of pearl. The walls are decorated with biblical inscriptions. Currently located here MuseumSephardi. Sephardim are Jews originating from Spain and Arab countries, since Sefarad is the Hebrew name for Spain.

Walk a few blocks along Calle Reyes Catolicos (Reyes Catholicos Street), you will see Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca(Sinagoga de Santa Maria la Blanca, 10.00-14.00, 15.30-18.00). The fate of this building is typical for Toledo, the “city of three civilizations”: the building was built in 1180 for a mosque, then it was bought by Jews, significantly rebuilt and turned into the main synagogue of the city. In 1391, during a pogrom, several Jews were killed in it, the interior was burned, and then the former synagogue was used as a barracks and a wood warehouse. In 1405, the building was transferred to the Knights of the Order of Calatrava, who established it Christian Church. Now the mosque-synagogue-church has been completely restored. Note the carved column capitals. With the exception of three chapels in the front part of the temple, which appeared in the 16th century, the building still retains the appearance in which it was at the time of its transformation into a church.

Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

At the end of Calle Reyes Catolicos stands the Franciscan Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes(Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes, apx. X. Guas, 1492, 10.00-20.00). It was founded by kings Isabella and Ferdinand in memory of the victory over Portugal at the Battle of Toro (1476) and was intended as a royal tomb. Therefore, the walls of the main monastery church are decorated with coats of arms and heraldic shields of the kings; however, they themselves are buried in Granada. As with most buildings in Toledo, the monastery is a mixture of Moorish and Gothic styles; The courtyard of the monastery, built in 1504 and decorated with Gothic stone carvings, is especially interesting. On the walls of the courtyard hang the shackles of Christian prisoners released from Moorish captivity by the Catholic kings. In 1808, during the Napoleonic Wars, French troops used the monastery as a barracks, destroyed the sculptures and burned the library; the building was seriously damaged, but was subsequently restored.

Church of San Roman

Having finished exploring the monastery and delving again into the interweaving of narrow (often nameless) streets rising upward towards the cathedral, try to go out to Church of San Roman(Iglesia de San Roman) on Calle San Clemente (San Clemente street). It was built by the Visigoths in the 6th century, then rebuilt by the Mudejars. The temple is an amazing combination of different cultures: the descendants of the Moors painted the walls of the temple in the Romanesque style and erected a large Renaissance dome. Nowadays the temple has a unique Visigothic Museumart(Concilios at Cultura Visigoda, Calle San Roman, Tue-Sat 10.00-14.00, 16.00-18.30; Sun 10.00-14.00, closed Mon).

Other attractions of Toledo:

If after a walk around Toledo you still have time and energy, then we advise you to go a little north from the museum, to the oldest Toledo Monastery of Santo Domingo el Antigua(Monasterio de Santo Domingo El Antigua, XI, Mon-Sat 11.00-13.30, 16.00-19.00, BC 16.00-19.00), which preserves the works of El Greco, and then along Calle Real (Real street) go to the city gatePuerta del Cambron(Puerta del Cambron, XV), built on the ruins of an ancient Visigothic gate. The name of the gate is associated with the impenetrable thickets of bushes “cambrones” near the walls of the fortress. On the inside of the gate there is an image of St. Leocadia, patroness of Toledo, and in the western part there is a medieval plate with an inscription reminding the guards that there is no entrance fee for the inhabitants of Toledo.

From the gate along Boulevard San Martin (San Martin Blvd.) you can go down to the Tagus - here a Gothic five-arched building is thrown across the river San Martin Bridge(Puente de San Martin). It was washed away by a flood in 1211 and restored two centuries later. One of the bridge towers was built in the 13th century, the other in the 16th century; it is decorated with the coat of arms of Emperor Charles V.

Continuing along the highway on the other side of the river and going up, you will find yourself at an observation deck above the cliff, which offers a breathtaking view of Toledo - all the buildings of the city are visible in full view.

In the northern part of the city, on Avenida de la Reconquista, ruins remain Roman circus- it was one of the largest (13 thousand seats) in the Roman Empire.

Museums of Toledo:

Armed Forces Museum (MuseodelEjercito)

• Alcazar, Cuesta Carlos V,
• BT-BC 9.30-14.00, closed Mon.

Museum of Modern Art (Museo Arte Contemporaneo)

• Calle Bulas,
• Tue-Sat 10.00-14.00, 16.00-18.30; Sun 10.00-14.00, closed Mon.

Dukes Art MuseumLerma

(Hospital Tavera, Duque de Lerma)

• Cardenal Tavera, 2,
• 10.30-13.30, 15.30-18.00.

Museum Sephardi(Museo Sefardi)

• Calle Samuel Levi,
• Tue-Sat 10.00-14.00, 16.00-18.00, Sun 10.00-14.00, closed Mon.

Santa Cruz Museum of History and Art

• Calle Cervantes, 3,
• Mon 10.00-14.00, 16.00-18.30, Tue-Sat 10.00-18.30, Sun 10.00-14.00.

Museum of the sculptor V. Macho (MuseoVictorioMacho)

• Plaza Victorio Macho, Mon-Sat
• 10.00-19.00, Sun 10.00-15.00.

Toledo in literature:

Toledo is a frequent "hero" in Spanish literature. Playwright Tirso de Molina called Toledo “the heart of Spain”, Lope de Vega - “the crown of Castile”, and writer Ramon de Valle Inclan spoke of Toledo as “a magnificent sarcophagus, at the bottom of which lie heroic bones, covered with a shroud.” Many legends and traditions are associated with this city, on the basis of which the plays of Lope de Vega and Cervantes’ “Edifying Novels” were created. The legend of King Alfonso's love for a beautiful Jewish woman became the basis for the play “The Jewess of Toledo” by Grillparzer and the novel “The Spanish Ballad” by L. Feuchtwanger.

“In Toledo itself there lived over twenty thousand Jews and another five thousand outside the city walls, and although no law prescribed this to them, the majority settled in their own quarter, also surrounded by walls with strong gates. Jews have settled in Toledo since time immemorial; The name of the city itself comes from the Hebrew word “toledot” - a number of generations. The first Jews to come here were sent by King Solomon to collect tribute from the barbarians. Jews lived well here almost all the time. But under the Christian Visigoths they had to endure terrible persecution. More fiercely than others, they were persecuted by a certain Julian, one of their own, a native of their own people, who went over to the Christians and was elevated by them to archbishop. He issued increasingly harsh decrees against his former brothers, and in the end he achieved a law according to which anyone who did not accept baptism would be sold into slavery. Then the Jews called the Moors from across the sea and helped them conquer the country. The Moors set up Jewish garrisons in the cities under Jewish generals.”

The small but charming town of Toledo is worth a visit to every tourist who comes to Spain. El Greco created his famous paintings here, Cervantes often came here, and therefore his famous Don Quixote came from these places. It is better to enjoy the city, where different cultures and religions are intertwined, slowly. In this article we will tell you how to get from Madrid to Toledo by different types transport.

Briefly about all the methods

Trains and buses run between Madrid and Toledo. Of course, you can order a taxi, rent a car, or become a travel companion. The methods differ in travel time and cost, but in any case you will not spend more than an hour on the road.

The fastest way to travel the distance between these cities is by train, although Railway tickets cannot be called cheap in comparison with travel documents for other types of transport.

Most cheap option- bus.

It is convenient to travel by car with a group or a large family. Transfer taxi is a comfortable, but most expensive way. However, in a car with a personal driver, you can enjoy beautiful views along the way and even relax a little.

Way	Cost, euro	Travel time	Note
Train	12.9	33 min.
Bus	5.47	1 hour
Automobile		1 hour
● rent	from 40 days + 8 petrol		+ 550 euro deposit
● transfer taxi	120-150
● travel companion	6

By train

The main train station in Madrid is called Madrid-Atocha. Comfortable AVANT trains run to Toledo from Madrid throughout the day. Railways in Spain connect almost all populated areas. In addition, the work of all municipal transport in the country is well coordinated, so getting to the station is also not difficult.

Madrid-Atocha is located south of the center, close to the Botanical Garden and the Prado. The waiting room is called one of the attractions. There is a palm greenhouse and a pond with turtles. You can get to the station by train Cercanías (line 1).

Trains to Toledo run every one hour. The first one departs at 06.50, and the last one at 21.50. You will spend only 33 minutes on the road.

The cost of a ticket for one adult passenger is 12.9 euros. It is convenient to purchase a travel document on the official website of the Spanish railway.

On the Internet resource, you can view the schedule for several days, even weeks, at once, and select the appropriate date and time in a relaxed atmosphere, sitting at your computer. After payment, the ticket will be sent to your email, you will only need to print it.

Of course, you can always buy a travel document at the train station ticket office or at a ticket machine. It is advisable to check the availability of seats for the date and time you need on the website before going to the station.

By bus

The journey by bus will take twice as long as by train. The first direct flight departs at 06.00, and the last at 00.00. During the day, two buses leave from Madrid to Toledo every half hour.

Please note that rental companies impose certain requirements on their clients, the fulfillment of which determines whether the car will be issued or not. Drivers who are over 21 years old can rent a car in Spain. In addition, the customer must have at least 1 year of driving experience.

The speed limit on Spanish roads is practically no different from that in other EU countries.

• In the city you can drive at a speed of 40 km/h, outside – 90 km/h;
• on highway It is permissible to reach a speed of up to 100 km/h, on the highway - 130 km/h, on the autobahn - at least 60 km/h.

We also note features of traffic regulations that every driver who decides to drive around Spain should know:

• the driver and passengers must wear seat belts;
• children can only be transported in a special seat (rental companies provide them for a fee);
• You cannot use mobile communications while driving, even if you have a headset;
• Low beams can only be used in a tunnel.

Driving while intoxicated is punishable by a fine, as is the case for speeding and other traffic violations.

All data is given taking into account changes that have occurred in the rules traffic in Spain in 2015, they are still relevant in 2018.

By taxi or fellow traveler

Tourists who travel lightly and alone can use the services of the BlaBlaCar service. Drivers who travel to another city on business make offers to take passengers with them, who will partially compensate for travel costs. You can travel by car from Madrid to Toledo in this way for only 6 euros.

A taxi is a convenient way to travel if a tourist does not want to waste time searching for train stations, buying tickets and depending on the city transport schedule. Companies provide a car with a driver not only for trips around the city, but also between populated areas of the country.

Foreign tourists can always order a transfer directly from the airport. In this case, the client is met at the entrance to the station by a driver with a sign. The trip plan and cost are discussed when ordering, so there will be no unpleasant surprises.

On average, a trip from Madrid to Toledo will cost 120-150 euros. Please note that traffic jams and other delays along the way through no fault of the passenger do not affect the cost.

There is another advantage that all taxis in Spain have - waiting for the client in case of flight delay. Thus, the ordered transfer is a guarantee that you will definitely reach your destination. You can order a taxi on the Kiwitaxi and Gettransfer services.

How to get there from Madrid airport

If you are planning to travel to Toledo directly from Madrid airport, then you also have several options. There are rental companies at the air station, so it’s easy to rent a car there, although the cost of the service will be a little more expensive compared to booking via the Internet. Of course, you can order a taxi transfer at the airport.

By public transport you will have to make transfers. There are no direct trains or buses from the air terminal to Toledo.

You can get to the bus stop from where ALSA transport departs by metro (line 8, then 6), get off at Plaza Eliptica station.

From the airport, take the C1 train or bus 203 to the train station.

Finally

Madrid and Toledo are separated by only 75 kilometers. Transport links between settlements are well established, so you can go from one city to another throughout the day. By train, the tourist will be in Toledo in half an hour. The bus or car will take an hour. In any case, the trip will not be tiring, because public transport in Spain is quite comfortable.

Those who decide to drive will be able to make several stops and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

How to get from Madrid to Toledo: Video

Tourists planning excursions and entertaining pastimes in a state unique in climate, natural resources and attractions, strive to find out in advance how to get from Madrid to Toledo on their own, with the condition of choosing the most suitable method from several options. Sunny and passionate, beautiful and original, modern and carefully preserving the historical heritage of the country - this is Spain.

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The Spaniards have provided various types of transport for intercity travel, which allows you to distribute free hours at the discretion of the traveler. With a thoughtful approach, it’s easy to plan sightseeing, relaxation, and completing your planned tasks. When choosing a method of travel between two Spanish capitals - the current and the ancient - you can be guided by prices, the time required for travel, the comfort of traveling by plane, bus, train, taxi or car.

Getting to know the capital

If you plan to stay for several days before setting off on your chosen route, you should make the most of the chance to get acquainted with the sights. Checking into one of the hotels will solve the problem of accommodation and relaxation after a walk around the city. In terms of price, accommodation in inexpensive hotels and apartments will cost from 26 euros, in prestigious hotels - many times more expensive and more comfortable. You can select and book a suitable option through the website.

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Minimum list most interesting places, which you can’t help but visit and against which you can’t help but take a photo, looks like this:

1. The capital's famous Puerta del Sol, which serves as the starting point for many excursions and is often called the “navel of the earth.”
2. The world-famous Prado Museum with stunning collections of paintings, sculptures, and jewelry.
3. Royal palace with luxurious interiors, collections, observation deck, opening up a unique city panorama.
4. Almudena Cathedral is amazingly beautiful.
5. Buen Retiro is a quiet and cozy park, on the territory of which the Crystal Palace is built, reminiscent of a sparkling diamond under the sun's rays or evening lights.

Order interesting excursion The portal will help you.

Selecting a travel method

Thanks to the enormous popularity of the destination, it is easy to find out how to get from Madrid to Toledo and stop at the most convenient way. Moving between two beautiful cities It won’t take very long - from half an hour to an hour and a half, provided that the distance in a straight line is 67.7 km, along the road - 74.3 km.

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Advice! Before the trip, it is advisable to find out the schedule and book a ticket, purchase a map (about 2 euros), stock up on water and arrive early at the departure point, which is especially true for people who do not speak Spanish well.

The search for Madrid-Toledo air tickets with the desire to get to your final destination as soon as possible will have to be postponed, since planes do not fly in this direction. Travelers are encouraged to reach the city using other modes of transport.

Bus

A trip from magnificent Madrid to the unique Toledo by bus will take no more than 1 hour 30 minutes. Moreover, there will be no long waits or accurate calculations of vehicle departure times: buses run from half past seven in the morning to eleven in the evening with an interval of 0.5 hours.

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The bus station is located at the Plaza Eliptica metro station at the intersection of lines No. 11 (green) and No. 6 (gray). This means that arriving passengers can, without leaving the metro, go to the ticket office and purchase a ticket for the near future. Transportation is carried out by Autocares GrupoSamar and Alsa.

The cost of a bus transfer will be about 4-7 euros, which is very economical and profitable.

Upon arrival at the Toledovsk bus station, you can walk or public transport reach pl. Sokodover – the historical center of the city.

Many tourists claim that this is how they got to the former Spanish capital.

Train

When purchasing tickets for the Madrid Toledo train, the traveler chooses a convenient and relatively inexpensive option trips. Modern carriages suitable not only for short but also long journeys. Do not forget that before boarding there is enhanced control, not inferior in attention to security checks at airports.

If you don’t know how to get to AB, then get on the metro and get to the station. Atocha. AVE (high-speed) trains depart from the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha railway station at intervals of 2 hours during 7.00-22.00 hours. If you have checked the departure time, then reserve 30 minutes for the journey to the station and to admire its unique green design.

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The approximate travel time is about half an hour, the ticket price does not exceed 19 euros. If you pay for a Turista class seat, your wallet will be emptied by 12.8 euros, round trip – 10.9 euros.

Advice! The purchase of tickets should be done at the international ticket office because at the suburban window they will offer travel on one of the trains. Online booking and payment through are popular, after which the ticket must be printed.

Upon arrival in Toledo, take a few minutes to explore the station ensemble, which is considered the architectural highlight of the city.

Taxi

Considering that the distance from the center of Madrid to Toledo is 71 km, a taxi ride is considered acceptable. The driver of the ordered car, for example, can meet you at the Madrid airport or drive up to the hotel, and then drive to any Toledo address in 60 minutes. The price of the trip will cost about 99-130 euros.

Expensive? But without prying eyes and noisy neighbors.

For a long time? But as comfortable as possible.

Automobile

When deciding how to get to Toledo from Madrid, consider traveling in a rental car. This can be done through the portal. The feeling of complete freedom and the chance to learn more about the fascinating Spain are worth such a road trip.

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The capital cities are connected by the A-42 highway, which runs through Leganes, Parla, Illescas, Olias del Rey. The road surface is maintained in good condition.

Cost calculation:

• the price of gasoline is approximately 1.6 euros, for diesel fuel – 1.56 euros;
• consumption 8-10 l/100 km;
• costs will be up to 16 euros.

This method is suitable for family trips or with friends. Individuals traveling on their own will have indelible impressions from exploring the stunning beauties of this wondrous country!

Those who want to get to Toledo can find travel companions, with whom they can spend only 4-5 euros for a trip and save a lot. Searching for offers is easy to do on ispaniagid.ru/go/blablacar - quickly and at the same time profitable!

Video: how to get from Madrid to Toledo?

Hello Toledo!

Being in a colorful town will allow you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of fairy tales and magic. Guests are expected amazing walks and a unique holiday.

The first capital will delight you with attractions, including the most popular:

1. Alcazar Palace, built on the ruins of a fortress by the architect Covarrubias.
2. Monument to Cervantes, a world-famous Spanish writer.
3. Architectural masterpiece Cathedral Santa Maria de Toledo, whose ensemble includes a 90 m high tower.
4. El Greco Museum, presenting paintings by the great painter.

Medieval Toledo is located seventy kilometers away south of the capital Spain. To a city included in the List world heritage UNESCO, you can easily get there from Madrid in the morning and return in the evening. Many tourists make this journey every day between the modern and former capital of the Spanish Kingdom. Most public transport routes from Toledo to other cities pass through Madrid.

On the map of Spain

The road to Toledo leads from Madrid to the southwest. The distance between the cities in a straight line is 65 kilometers, along transport routes - seventy or more. A dead-end railway line and highways lead to Toledo. Worth attention There are no attractions on the way between the cities; getting there with transfers is impractical.

How to get from Madrid to Toledo on your own

The journey will take from half an hour to two hours, if you choose from three main ways:

• bus;
• Railway;
• automobile.

You can depart from Madrid from the city center or from its southern part. If your starting point is in the north, it may take extra time to get to the train station or bus station or to enter the ring road by car.

You can even get to Toledo by bicycle, in which case you will have to avoid highways and the travel time will be more than four hours. Unlike other methods, cycling requires a lot of preliminary preparation. Travelers who choose this method usually do not consider alternative modes of transport.

Bus service

The fastest way to cover the distance is by direct Alsa buses, which depart from the Plaza Eliptica station in Madrid and arrive at the Toledo bus station, located near the city center. Flights operate every fifteen minutes, travel time is from an hour to an hour and a half. The ticket can be purchased from a machine at the bus station; you will have to spend a little less than six euros for one-way travel on the Madrid - Toledo route.

How to get there by bus from Madrid South Bus Station may be of interest to those arriving there from other cities. Samar's alternative route may deviate from the main route, visiting small towns. For those traveling this way, the journey can take up to a little over two hours. This option is more expensive - a ticket costs six euros and eighty-one cents as of June 2018. Buses may end the route in the Toledo suburb of Asukaike, located five kilometers from the city, in which case you will have to take a local bus or walk.

There is another interesting way to get from Madrid to Toledo and back. This can be done with bus tour. Schedules and prices can be checked at the nearest tourist office or found on the Internet. The Julia Tour tour bus departs daily at 8.45 am, the tour is conducted in English and Spanish and takes five hours.

High-speed train "Madrid - Toledo"

You can find out how to get by train from Madrid's Puerta de Atocha station to Toledo directly on the spot. Comfortable trains depart every hour from six or seven in the morning until eleven in the evening. Travel time is 33 minutes. The fare is twice as high as by bus - 12.9 euros (956 rubles). You can purchase a train ticket online on the Spanish website railways, using the interface in Russian. Advance ticket sales open two months in advance. There are vending machines and ticket offices at the station. You can carry three luggage bags with a total weight of up to twenty kilograms per passenger free of charge on the train.

Trains arrive at the station, located on the opposite bank of the Tagus River from the city center. One and a half kilometers to the center via the Arakiel Bridge can be covered on foot in about twenty minutes. Even though the journey from the station will take longer than the journey from the bus station, it is worth taking the train at least one way and visiting beautiful building station in Toledo.

Travel by car

When driving, the end point of the route can be the Puerta de Bisagra in Toledo (Spain). How to get from Madrid to this point? You can calculate the route in advance using a navigator or online map. Once you arrive in Toledo, you can visit the nearby tourist office, take a city map and get information about interesting exhibitions and events.

The fastest route from the center of Madrid to Toledo is 72 kilometers along the A-42 road. If you choose regional roads, the journey will be ten to twenty kilometers longer. Speed ​​limits in Spain are 90 kilometers per hour outside settlements and 100 km/h on roads.

You can rent a car in Madrid. Some companies allow you to rent cars in other cities, in which case you won’t have to pay for parking, and you can get around Toledo on foot. When traveling to own car It is better to think in advance where to park; some hotels may have their own parking, free or for an additional fee.

Choosing the best route

You can travel from the capital of Spain to Toledo organized group or on your own. The fastest way to cover a distance of seventy kilometers is by high speed train. The journey will take from an hour to two in a comfortable bus; driving your own or rented car you can get there in about an hour. Most cheap way- bus from Ecliptic Square. You can save on tickets if you purchase them in advance.

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Our mission is to offer each client an individual approach! Our guides are true local experts who love and admire Madrid, sharing its secrets with everyone. An individual approach, professionalism and enthusiasm - this is what our clients value in us, who soon not only return to Madrid themselves, but also recommend us to their family and friends. And for us it's- best recommendation and gratitude! We always welcome new clients and friends, and if you want to get to know Madrid from a unique, local side, we are waiting for you on our excursions!

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Many thanks to dear Tatiana for a pleasant walk in the center of Madrid, 3 hours passed fun and relaxed, it was unexpectedly great to drink chocolate after a long walk! We had two children with us, for them the hike was also interesting in the company of Tatiana, we hope to visit this beautiful city again, because... There are still places that we couldn’t cover in one trip! Thank you!

Dmitry, Marina, Dina, Oleg | Germany+Russia, St. Petersburg

Dear Tatiana and Javier!
I've never written reviews, but my dad and I were so wildly delighted after Tapas tour that we are still impressed and tell everyone about it nonstop!!!
Tatyana asked our taste preferences so delicately that there was not a single stock or taste that we would not want to try again and again! We tried all the flavors of Spain! It’s not only worth it, but a tapas tour should become a mandatory part of every tourist’s itinerary! We have been to many countries, but I have never seen so much sparkle, interest and delight in my dad’s eyes as on this excursion! Thank you for these unforgettable 3 hours of our life!)
Marina, Moscow, December 2014.

Marina | Moscow

Javier, thank you very much for flamenco! Your help in choosing a tablao was very helpful! In the end, we really chose the best: Corral de la Moreria! The performance was simply perfect, full of emotion and passion! My husband and I left the establishment and couldn’t even speak from emotion, so we walked to the hotel in silence! It was unforgettable! Thank you again for your attention and invaluable help in choosing a tablao and reserving a table! Thank you! We will be back again and will definitely plan your excursions next time!

Elena | Saratov

Dear Tanyusha and Javier! We would like to thank you for the wonderful excursions. We just fell in love with Madrid! Walking with you along these old streets and looking into the most hidden corners, we felt like real Madrid residents! How much history is stored in this city! Marvelous! Gastronomic Tour showed us another side of Madrid that we didn’t even know about - Tapas! After all, when you come to Spain, the only thing you know about Spanish cuisine is paella and sangria! But there are still so many tasty and interesting things around! In the remaining 4 days we returned to all the bars we visited during this excursion. Thank you very much for your invaluable advice and recommendations! We will definitely return and look forward to your new excursions! Good luck to you!
Nadezhda and Ivan