Getting There
By Train -- RENFE trains run here frequently every day. Those departing Madrid's Atocha Railway Station for Toledo run daily from 7am to 9:50pm; those leaving Toledo for Madrid run daily from 7am to 9pm. Traveling time by direct high-speed train (12 services a day) is now just 30 minutes! One-way fare 8.30€ ($10). For detailed information, call tel. 90-224-02-02; in Toledo call tel. 92-522-30-99.
By Bus -- Bus transit between Madrid and Toledo is faster and more convenient than travel by train. Buses are maintained by several companies, the largest of which include Continental or Galiano. They depart from Madrid's Estación Sur de Autobuses (South Bus Station), Calle Méndez Alvaro (tel. 91-468-42-00 for information), every day between 6:30am and 10pm at 30-minute intervals. The fastest leave Monday to Friday on the hour. Those that depart weekdays on the half-hour, and those that run on weekends, take a bit longer. Travel time, depending on whether the bus stops at villages en route, is between 1 hour and 1 hour 20 minutes. One-way transit costs 3.60€ ($4.50).
Once you reach Toledo, you'll be deposited at the Estación de Autobuses, which lies beside the river, about 1.2km (3/4 mile) from the historic center. Although many visitors opt to walk, be advised that the ascent is steep. Bus nos. 5 and 6 run from the station uphill to the center, charging .80€ ($1) for the brief ride. Pay the driver directly.
By Car -- Exit Madrid via Cibeles (Paseo del Prado) and take the N-401 south.
Visitor Information
The tourist information office is at Puerta de Bisagra (tel. 92-522-08-43). It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, Saturday from 9am to 7pm, and Sunday from 9am to 3pm.
