What is the fastest way from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Segovia?

The fastest option is Cercanías C-1 to Chamartín + AVE Avant (Renfe Cercanías + AVE) with a typical duration of 55–75 min.

What is the cheapest way from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Segovia?

The cheapest option is Cercanías C-1 to Chamartín + Sepulvedana bus (Renfe + La Sepulvedana) at approximately €11.00.

Is there a direct train from Madrid Airport to Segovia?

No. All trains require a change at Chamartín — Cercanías from the airport to Chamartín (12 min), then AVE Avant or regional bus.

How long is the AVE Avant from Chamartín to Segovia?

About 27–30 minutes to Segovia-Guiomar. Add 15–20 minutes to reach the historic centre by bus or taxi.

Is the bus cheaper than the train to Segovia?

Yes — La Sepulvedana bus is around €11 versus €13 AVE Avant. But the bus takes 75–90 minutes vs 30 minutes by train.

Madrid Airport (MAD) to Segovia: complete transport guide

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How do the options compare?

Option	Operator	Duration	Price	Frequency
Cercanías C-1 to Chamartín + AVE Avant	Renfe Cercanías + AVE	55–75 min	€15.60	AVE Avant hourly
Cercanías C-1 to Chamartín + Sepulvedana bus	Renfe + La Sepulvedana	2 h	€11.00	Bus every 30 min
Direct metered taxi (motorway A-6 / AP-61)	Asociación Gremial del Auto-Taxi de Madrid	75 min	€100–130	On demand
Cabify / Uber / Bolt direct	Cabify, Uber, Bolt	75 min	€75–95	On demand via app
Rental car from airport	Hertz, Avis, Europcar, others	75 min	€35–70/day + €9 tolls	24/7 at terminal

Cercanías C-1 to Chamartín + AVE Avant?

Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Chamartín (~12 min), then high-speed Avant or AVE train to Segovia-Guiomar (~30 min). Segovia-Guiomar station is 6 km from the historic centre — take urban bus 11 or 12, or a €10 taxi.

Operator: Renfe Cercanías + AVE
Duration: 55–75 min
Price: €15.60
Frequency: AVE Avant hourly
Where to board: Terminal 4 Cercanías station
Notes: Book the AVE Avant ticket online for €13 (€15 at counter). Combined Cercanías QR included if you bought through Renfe.

Source: Renfe AVE/Avant

Cercanías C-1 to Chamartín + Sepulvedana bus?

Cercanías to Chamartín, walk to the bus station, then La Sepulvedana coach to Segovia historic centre. Slower but drops you near the aqueduct.

Operator: Renfe + La Sepulvedana
Duration: 2 h
Price: €11.00
Frequency: Bus every 30 min
Where to board: Terminal 4 Cercanías
Notes: Useful if Avant trains are sold out (weekend) or you want to save €4.

Source: La Sepulvedana bus

Direct metered taxi (motorway A-6 / AP-61)?

Long-distance taxi using A-6 then AP-61 toll. Meter runs T2 (out-of-M30) rate plus motorway tolls. Most expensive option.

Operator: Asociación Gremial del Auto-Taxi de Madrid
Duration: 75 min
Price: €100–130
Frequency: On demand
Where to board: Official rank at each terminal
Notes: Confirm 'tarifa T2 + autopistas' before departure. Best only for groups of 4 with heavy luggage.

Source: Madrid City Council taxi rules

Cabify / Uber / Bolt direct?

Often €15–30 cheaper than the metered taxi. Specify Segovia exact address; some drivers will not accept long routes.

Operator: Cabify, Uber, Bolt
Duration: 75 min
Price: €75–95
Frequency: On demand via app
Where to board: VTC zones (T1 floor 0, T4 floor –1)
Notes: Surge prices kick in on summer weekend afternoons. Pre-book inside the app to secure a driver.

Rental car from airport?

For multi-day Segovia + Ávila + El Escorial trips, renting a car at MAD is usually cheaper than three separate transfers. A-6 toll-free route (longer) or AP-61 toll (faster).

Operator: Hertz, Avis, Europcar, others
Duration: 75 min
Price: €35–70/day + €9 tolls
Frequency: 24/7 at terminal
Where to board: Rental car pavilion (free shuttle T1/T2/T3)
Notes: AP-61 toll one-way is approximately €9. Free A-6/N-VI is 20 minutes longer but no toll.

When should you pick each option?

Cercanías + AVE Avant: Fastest and most reliable; the textbook option.
Cercanías + Sepulvedana bus: Cheapest scheduled; drops you near the aqueduct.
Metered taxi: Only worth it for groups of 4 with very early/late arrivals.
Cabify / Uber / Bolt: Cheaper than taxi but app supply for long routes can fail.
Rental car: Best for multi-stop Castilla y León road trips.

What are the practical tips?

Segovia-Guiomar station is NOT in the city centre — budget €10 taxi or 15-min bus ride to the aqueduct.
Book AVE Avant tickets 1–2 weeks in advance for the €13 fare; last-minute prices jump to €18–22.
Avoid Monday day trips — many Segovia monuments and tapas places close on Mondays.
The cochinillo (suckling pig) is Segovia's signature dish; lunch slots at Mesón de Cándido book up by mid-morning on weekends.

Data last verified: 2026-05-13.