--- title: "Trains from Toledo to Madrid | EveryRail" description: "Direct Renfe Avant trains take about 34 minutes from Toledo to Madrid Atocha, roughly hourly all day. A seat reservation is required." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/toledo-to-madrid/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Spain]()Toledo to Madrid by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Spain]()Toledo to Madrid by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Toledo to Madrid by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Madrid]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # Toledo to Madrid by train Direct Renfe Avant trains take about 34 minutes from Toledo to Madrid Atocha, roughly hourly all day. A seat reservation is required. Origin [Toledo]() Destination [Madrid]() Main stations Toledo to Madrid Atocha Country [Spain]() [Toledo]() to [Madrid]() is a direct [Renfe]() Avant journey of about 34 minutes, with no change. Trains arrive at Madrid Puerta de Atocha Almudena Grandes, close to the metro and the museums around the Paseo del Prado. Services run roughly hourly through the day, so it is easy to fit around a morning in Toledo or an evening back in Madrid. Buying ahead can help you find Renfe's lowest available price. ## Journey time and service pattern Renfe Avant trains run directly between Toledo and Madrid Puerta de Atocha Almudena Grandes without a change. The journey takes about 34 minutes. Trains leave roughly hourly, the first around 06:25 and the last around 21:30. Weekend and holiday times differ a little, so check Renfe's timetable for your date before fixing a museum booking, hotel check-in or onward connection. ## Stations The journey starts at Toledo station and arrives at Madrid Puerta de Atocha Almudena Grandes, the full name of Madrid's Atocha station. Atocha has metro, bus and Cercanías connections for reaching other parts of the city. The old town of Toledo sits uphill from the station. You can walk it, but taxis and city buses 5, 61, 62 and 511, which run to Plaza de Zocodover in the centre, are easier with luggage or limited time. ## Tickets and planning Renfe sells the route as an Avant journey. Your ticket is for a specific train with a seat, and Toledo trains can fill up at weekends and on public holidays, so book ahead. The fare is a fixed Avant fare shown when you search on Renfe, and buying in advance may give you the lowest available price. Rail pass holders still need a paid seat reservation, which Interrail lists at €4 in second class. For a day trip, choose a return departure that leaves enough time to get back through Toledo's historic centre and down to the station. Keep the departure time on your ticket in mind when visiting the Cathedral, Alcázar or the Jewish quarter, as the old city has steep streets and many stops worth lingering at. ## Practical station advice At Madrid Puerta de Atocha Almudena Grandes, follow signs for the station's metro, bus and Cercanías connections if you are continuing across the city. At Toledo, allow extra time for the walk back from the old city. Checking the exact service on your travel date is especially useful when a fixed connection or timed attraction follows the train. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Renfe]() Renfe serves Spain with AVE, Avlo, Alvia and regional trains. AVE tickets are named and reserved, while Interrail and Eurail passes need reservations. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Madrid [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Madrid**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Toledo to Madrid? Yes. Renfe Avant trains run directly from Toledo to Madrid, so the usual journey does not require a change. ### How long does the Toledo to Madrid train take? About 34 minutes on the direct Renfe Avant train. Check Renfe's timetable for your departure. ### Which Madrid station does the train arrive at? The route arrives at Madrid Puerta de Atocha Almudena Grandes. The station has metro, bus and Cercanías connections for onward travel. ### Where does the train leave from in Toledo? It leaves from Toledo station, the city's main railway station. Buses and taxis run from there up to the old town. ### How often do trains run from Toledo to Madrid? Roughly hourly. The first train leaves Toledo around 06:25 and the last around 21:30, though weekend and holiday times differ, so search your travel date for the exact departures. ### Should I buy my Toledo to Madrid ticket in advance? Yes. Avant tickets are for a specific train with a seat, and Toledo trains can fill up at weekends and on public holidays. Buying ahead can also give you Renfe's lowest available price. Rail pass holders need a paid seat reservation, which Interrail lists at €4 in second class. ## More routes [![Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis Building]()Alicante to Madrid by trainDirect high-speed trains link Alicante and Madrid in around 2 hours 25 minutes, with fares from €9. Trains arrive at either Atocha or Chamartín.]()[![Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis Building]()Barcelona to Madrid by trainDirect high-speed trains from Barcelona to Madrid take about 2.5 to 3.5 hours, departing Barcelona Sants for Atocha or Chamartín.]()[![Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis Building]()Cordoba to Madrid by trainDirect high-speed trains from Cordoba to Madrid take as little as 1 hour 54 minutes, with around 40 daily services and fares from €7.]()[![Madrid cityscape, the destination for this Granada to Madrid train journey]()Granada to Madrid by trainTravel Granada to Madrid on Renfe's AVE, direct four times a day in around 3 hours 30 minutes, with no low-cost operator currently on this corridor.]()[![Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis Building]()Lisbon to Madrid by trainNo direct train connects Lisbon and Madrid: expect around 9 to 11 hours, three trains, and two bookings for the journey via Badajoz and Entroncamento.]()[![Alicante harbor and coastline from above]()Madrid to Alicante by trainDirect high-speed trains from Madrid to Alicante take around 2 hours 20 to 35 minutes, with roughly 14 to 16 departures on most days and fares from €9.]()[![Athens skyline at sunset with the Acropolis in the distance]()Madrid to Athens by trainMadrid to Athens has no direct train. The fastest route via Barcelona, Milan and an Ancona to Patras ferry takes 39 to 40+ hours and costs from €220.]()[![Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunset]()Madrid to Barcelona by trainMadrid to Barcelona high-speed trains take 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours, with fares from €9. 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