Toledo and Segovia

What it is

Toledo is the old imperial capital, walled and set on a gorge; Segovia has a Roman aqueduct standing without mortar and a castle that looks invented. Either is a straightforward day out.

Getting there

Half an hour by high-speed train from Atocha or Chamartín, or slower and cheaper by bus.

When to go

Weekdays out of season. Both are overrun on summer weekends.

On a student budget

Book the train a week ahead and it is a fraction of the walk-up fare; the bus is cheaper again and takes about an hour and a half. Go in winter — both cities are better cold and empty.

Prices and times last checked August 19, 2026. Treat figures as indicative.