Fast rail connections put Madrid within easy day-trip reach of both Segovia and Ávila, with the AVE from Segovia in particular making the capital's major museums and landmarks feasible even on a single day away from a Castile and León base. This is a trip for travelers who want a taste of Madrid's big sights - the Prado, the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor - without giving up a night in Segovia or Ávila. The short Segovia-Madrid AVE link is the more comfortable option; the Ávila connection takes noticeably longer.
| Distance | 90 km from Segovia (56 miles) |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 28 min from Segovia by AVE train; 1h 20min from Ávila by Renfe |
| Getting there | Renfe train from Segovia or Ávila — the fastest connection to Madrid; book at renfe.com |
| Address | Madrid city centre; nearest station: Madrid Chamartín, Calle Agustín de Foxá s/n, 28036 Madrid |
How to get there
- Mode
- AVE Train (Segovia–Madrid)
- Details
- Renfe Avant Segovia-Guiomar to Madrid Chamartín; 28 min; 15+ trains/day
- Cost
- €8–€16 (~$8.70–$17)
- Mode
- Regional Train (Ávila–Madrid)
- Details
- Renfe from Ávila to Madrid Chamartín; 1h 20min; 10+ trains/day
- Cost
- €7–€15 (~$7.60–$16)
Location
Madrid city centre; nearest station: Madrid Chamartín, Calle Agustín de Foxá s/n, 28036 Madrid
40.4168, -3.7038 View on map
Highlights
- Museo del Prado - one of the world's major art museums, with the core collection of Spanish and European painting
- Palacio Real de Madrid - the official royal palace, with state rooms open to visitors even though the royal family no longer resides there
- Plaza Mayor and the surrounding streets of central Madrid, including the Puerta del Sol