Getting There
The high speed AVANT train service has 12 trains a day on weekdays and seven a day at weekends -- between 6:50am and 9:50pm -- making the trip from Madrid's Atocha station in just 30 minutes. One-way fare is 9€ ($14). For more information, call tel. 90-224-02-02; in Toledo, call tel. 92-522-30-99.
Several bus companies run a regular bus service between Madrid and Toledo. Largest of these is Continental-Auto. Departures are from Madrid's Estación Sur de Autobuses (South Bus Station), Calle Méndez Álvaro (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. A one-way trip costs 4.50€ ($7.20).
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 1€ ($1.60) for the brief ride. Pay the driver directly.
If you drive, 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.
