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How to get to Segovia from Madrid: AVE train or bus

Alcázar of Segovia from a balloon
Alcázar of Segovia from a balloon

Facing your visit of the city of Segovia from Madrid, if your idea is go by car on your own, this information will be useful to you where to park.

But if you are also going to go on your own, but in public transport, we are going to give you below the information about the best options What do you have.

In this regard, without a doubt the most convenient and fastest way to go to Segovia is with the high speed trains Avant o Alvia that unite the Chamartín station of Madrid with the Aqueduct city.

How to get from Madrid to Segovia by AVE train

Did you know that from Madrid in only 27 minutes!! Do you arrive at the Segovia station, which is located on the outskirts of the city?

A few years ago, coinciding with the premiere of the new trains Avant, the frequencies of the high-speed trains between Madrid and Segovia.

Avant train schedules and prices from Madrid to Segovia

So, for example, first thing in the morning on weekdays you have Trains Avant from Madrid to Segovia with schedules at 8,50:10,15, 12,05:XNUMX and XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Y for return from Segovia to MadridFor example, you have trains at 18,22:19,33; 20,23; and XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

The prices of AVE trains from Madrid to Segovia They start at 19,70 euros each way, depending on the train schedule.

When you arrive at the Segovia station, the bus will be waiting for you. urban bus line 11 which in 15 minutes takes you to the foot of the Aqueduct, from where you can begin your visit to the city.

At the station you can also choose to take the bus line 12, which takes you to the Segovia bus station.

The Segovia urban bus ticket prices They are 2 euros, both on weekdays and on holidays.

Segovia Cathedral
Segovia Cathedral

How to go to Segovia from Madrid by bus

Now, if you prefer, you can also go to Segovia by intercity bus of companies The Sepulvedana y AvanzaBus, which come from the Moncloa Transport Interchange.

This option of public road transport Its main advantage is the lower price and the large number of schedules it offers. direct service between Madrid and Segovia, especially on work days.

On the contrary, the trip to Segovia by bus from Madrid It will take you from one hour and 20 minutes, depending on the time chosen.

Madrid-Segovia bus ticket prices

El bus ticket price from Madrid to Segovia It varies depending on the time and the company that provides the service, from 4,16 euros each way.

Fly in a balloon in Segovia

A very special way to visit this city and live a great experience that you will remember all your life, it is fly in a balloon in Segovia, a three-hour activity in which you will make a one-hour flight, and for which you will have to get up early, which is very worth it

Excursion to Segovia from Madrid in Spanish

Finally, if you do not want to go to Segovia on your own and prefer to go in a excursion organized by an agency, you can sign up for a Tour to Segovia, excursion that you can do well in half a day o in a day.

Alcázar of Segovia from Parral Monastery
Alcázar of Segovia from Parral Monastery

This excursion will allow you visit the main monuments of Segovia, specifically, the Roman aqueduct and the Alcázar in the half-day, and in the full-day one you will also participate in a guided tour of the cathedral and will have free time to walk around on your own.

Another alternative you have is the tour in Spanish to Avila and Segovia in one day.

On this nine-hour excursion that departs at 9 a.m. from Madrid, you will first be able to visit the walls of Avila, the oldest (11th century) and most complete walled enclosure in Spain.

Then you will move to Segovia to see your great monuments, specifically, the aqueduct, the cathedral and the Alcázar.

The return to Madrid is at 18:XNUMX p.m.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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  • Hello, I want to know if the Segovia train station has luggage storage. Since the route I want to take is Madrid-Segovia-Valladolid and I need somewhere to leave my luggage while I visit the city.

  • Hello, I wanted to know if the intercity bus leaves you near the train station to take the urban bus 11, or if it leaves me near the center of Segovia without having to take another bus.
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