Segovia Day Trip from Madrid (2026): Itinerary, Train & Costs
Segovia day trip from Madrid, in short: take an early Avant train from Madrid Chamartín to Segovia-Guiomar (25–29 minutes, from €13.90 one way), then bus 11 or 12 to the aqueduct. See the aqueduct (free), walk up to the Cathedral (€4) and the old walls, tour the Alcázar (€7, or €10 with the tower), have a cochinillo lunch (set menus about €39–41) and finish at the Pradera de San Marcos viewpoint. The Avanza bus from Moncloa is cheaper and stops close to the aqueduct, but takes longer.
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A popular guide updated in March 2025 still lists the Alcázar at €5.50 and the Cathedral at €3 (Where Are Those Morgans); in 2026 they cost €7 and €4 (La Maleta Inquieta). Another 2026 guide gives the train as both 27 minutes and about an hour in the same article (The Empty Nest Explorers). This plan for a Segovia day trip from Madrid gives a timed route, checked 2026 prices, how to adapt it on Tuesdays and Sundays, a cost breakdown and a map. For sights in more depth, see our Segovia travel guide.
Segovia Day Trip at a Glance
| Time | Stop | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| About 8:30 | Avant train from Madrid Chamartín | From €13.90 one way |
| 9:10 | Bus 11 or 12 from Guiomar to the aqueduct | €2.25 with a train ticket |
| 9:30 | Aqueduct and Plaza del Azoguejo | Free |
| 10:00 | Calle Juan Bravo, Casa de los Picos, Plaza Mayor | Free |
| 10:30 | Cathedral | €4 |
| 11:45 | Jewish Quarter and the walls at the Puerta de San Andrés | €2 (free Wed) |
| 12:30 | Alcázar | €7, or €10 with the tower |
| 14:30 | Cochinillo lunch | Set menus about €39–41 |
| 16:30 | Vera Cruz church and the Pradera de San Marcos | €3; viewpoint free |
| Evening | The aqueduct lit up, then back to Madrid | Train or bus |
Prices from La Maleta Inquieta, October 2026, La Maleta Inquieta, La Maleta Inquieta, La Maleta Inquieta and Ofertren; confirm before you go.
Map: Segovia Day Trip from Madrid
Numbers follow the order of the day. Tap a pin for details, or open it in Google Maps.
Blue = monuments, orange = the main square, green = viewpoint, grey = stations. The Guiomar train station is 6 km away and off the default view: zoom out to see it. Pins are approximate.
Madrid to Segovia: How to Get There
For a Segovia day trip from Madrid, the train is the fastest option and the bus the cheapest:
| Option | From | Time | Price | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avant train | Madrid Chamartín | 25–29 min | From €13.90 one way | Segovia-Guiomar, 6 km out |
| Avanza bus | Moncloa interchange | About 1 h–1 h 20 | About €6–8 one way | Bus station, 5 min from the aqueduct |
| Car | Anywhere | About 1 h 15 | Toll from €7.60 on the AP-6/AP-61 | Car parks near the aqueduct |
| Guided tour | Central Madrid | Full day | Varies | Old town |
Sources: Ofertren, Rome2rio, The Empty Nest Explorers, La Maleta Inquieta and La Maleta Inquieta.
By Train (Fastest)
Avant trains leave from Madrid Chamartín and tunnel under the Guadarrama mountains to Segovia-Guiomar in 25–29 minutes. The Avant fare is €13.90 one way, and about 22 Avant trains run each day, with the last return from Guiomar at about 21:58 (Ofertren). Alvia, AVE and Avlo trains also use the line at varying fares (Ofertren). Book both directions ahead at weekends.
Guiomar is outside the city, so take bus 11 or 12 to the aqueduct, about 15 minutes; with a high-speed train ticket the fare is €2.25 instead of €1.15 (La Maleta Inquieta). A taxi takes about 10 minutes and costs around €11 (Descubriendo Viajes).
By Bus (Cheapest)
Avanza buses leave from the Moncloa interchange in Madrid (metro lines 3 and 6) and run about every 30 minutes; the trip takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes, depending on the service (La Maleta Inquieta, Rome2rio). Fares are typically about €6–8 each way (The Empty Nest Explorers). The big advantage is that the bus stops in the city, about 5 minutes on foot from the aqueduct (La Maleta Inquieta).
By Car
Take the A-6 and the AP-6/AP-61 toll roads, from €7.60, or the free road over the Navacerrada pass (La Maleta Inquieta, La Maleta Inquieta). The walled centre has restricted traffic, so leave the car in a car park; the closest are under 200 metres from the arches (La Maleta Inquieta).
Traveling from Madrid to Segovia is straightforward. The high-speed train from Chamartín takes under 30 minutes to reach Segovia-Guiomar station, followed by a short bus ride into the city centre. Alternatively, the Avanza bus from Moncloa takes about an hour and arrives closer to the Roman Aqueduct. Choose the train for speed or the bus for a more convenient arrival near the main sights.
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The Perfect Segovia Day Trip Itinerary
This route for a Segovia day trip from Madrid runs uphill from the aqueduct to the Cathedral and the Alcázar, then down into the valley below the walls.
9:30 – The Roman Aqueduct
Start your Segovia day trip from Madrid at Plaza del Azoguejo, where the 2,000-year-old aqueduct is at its tallest. It is free and open at all hours, and early morning, before the coach groups, is the best time for photos (La Maleta Inquieta). Climb the steps beside the arches for a view from above.
10:00 – Calle Juan Bravo to Plaza Mayor
Walk uphill along the main street past the Casa de los Picos, with its façade of diamond-shaped stones; from the aqueduct to the Alcázar is about 20 minutes on foot without stops (La Maleta Inquieta). The street ends at Plaza Mayor.
10:30 – The Cathedral
Segovia's late-Gothic Cathedral costs €4 (reduced €3) and opens Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 18:30, and on Sundays from 13:30. The bell tower can be visited only on a guided tour, for €7 (La Maleta Inquieta). Allow about an hour.
11:45 – The Jewish Quarter and the Walls
Walk south through the old Jewish Quarter to the Puerta de San Andrés, where you can climb a section of the walls for €2; it is free on Wednesdays and open 10:00–14:00 (La Maleta Inquieta).
12:30 – The Alcázar
The Alcázar, the highlight of any Segovia day trip from Madrid, costs €7 for the palace and the Artillery Museum, or €10 with the Tower of Juan II. It opens 10:00–19:30 from April to October and until 18:00 the rest of the year (La Maleta Inquieta). Climb the tower for the best view of the city and the plain.
Climbing the Tower of Juan II is one of the highlights of visiting the Alcázar of Segovia. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic views across the historic rooftops, Segovia Cathedral and the surrounding countryside. The elevated viewpoint also offers a different perspective of the city's medieval layout, making the climb worthwhile for photography and sightseeing.
14:30 – Cochinillo Lunch
Roast suckling pig is the dish to try. Set menus with cochinillo cost €39 at Figón de los Comuneros and €41 at Restaurante José on Plaza Mayor, including drinks and dessert; ask the price per person before ordering (La Maleta Inquieta). Prices are higher next to the aqueduct for the same dish, so eat a few streets away (La Maleta Inquieta). Book at weekends.
16:30 – The Vera Cruz and the Pradera de San Marcos
Walk down to the valley below the Alcázar to see the 13th-century Vera Cruz church (€3), then the Pradera de San Marcos meadow for the classic view of the Alcázar's prow. From here, follow the path back towards the aqueduct, or take a taxi if you are short of time.
Evening – The Aqueduct Lit Up
To end your Segovia day trip from Madrid, if your return train or bus allows, stay to see the aqueduct and the Alcázar illuminated, after the coach groups have left (La Maleta Inquieta). Then take bus 11 or 12 back to Guiomar, or walk to the bus station.
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Segovia Day Trip from Madrid: Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Avant train, return | From €27.80 |
| Bus 11 or 12, Guiomar return | €4.50 |
| Cathedral | €4 |
| Alcázar with the tower | €10 |
| Walls at the Puerta de San Andrés | €2 (free Wed) |
| Vera Cruz | €3 |
| Cochinillo set menu | About €39–41 |
| Total | About €90–92 per person |
Prices from Ofertren, La Maleta Inquieta, La Maleta Inquieta, La Maleta Inquieta and La Maleta Inquieta. Taking the bus instead of the train saves about €15–20, as it also avoids the city bus from Guiomar.
Segovia Day Trip from Madrid: Guided Tour or On Your Own?
- On your own is cheaper and flexible, and the train makes it easy.
- A guided tour from Madrid includes transport and a guide; some combine Segovia with Ávila or Toledo in one day, which leaves little time in each city.
- A walking tour in Segovia is a middle option: take the train, then join a guide for the aqueduct, the Jewish Quarter, the Cathedral and the Alcázar (La Maleta Inquieta).
How to Adapt Your Segovia Day Trip from Madrid
- On a Tuesday: the Alcázar is free for EU citizens from 14:00 to 16:00, with tickets from the ticket office only; have an early lunch and see the Cathedral in the morning (La Maleta Inquieta).
- On a Wednesday: the walls at the Puerta de San Andrés and the Casa de Moneda are free (La Maleta Inquieta).
- On a Sunday: the Cathedral opens to visitors at 13:30, so see the Alcázar in the morning and the Cathedral after lunch; from April to October, entry is free from 9:00 to 10:00, but the cloister and chapels are closed then (La Maleta Inquieta).
- In winter: the Alcázar closes at 18:00, so don't leave it until the afternoon (La Maleta Inquieta).
- Want more time? Stay one night to see the city lit up and add La Granja.
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Tips for a Day Trip to Segovia from Madrid
- Take an early train or bus to beat the tour groups at the aqueduct.
- Book your return train when you book the outbound, especially at weekends.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the steep, cobbled streets.
- Bring a jacket: Segovia is about 1,000 metres high and cooler than Madrid.
- Get mobile data for train tickets and bus times.
Segovia Day Trip from Madrid: FAQs
Is a day trip to Segovia from Madrid worth it?
Yes. The train takes under 30 minutes, and one day covers the aqueduct, the Cathedral, the Alcázar and a cochinillo lunch.
How do I get from Madrid to Segovia?
By Avant train from Chamartín to Segovia-Guiomar in 25–29 minutes, then bus 11 or 12 to the aqueduct, or by Avanza bus from Moncloa in about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes.
How much does a Segovia day trip from Madrid cost?
About €90 per person for the return train, the city bus, the main tickets and a cochinillo set menu; less by bus or with a cheaper lunch.
Is the train or the bus better for Segovia?
The train is much faster, but arrives 6 km from the centre; the bus is cheaper and stops 5 minutes from the aqueduct.
Can you visit Segovia and Toledo in one day?
Some tours do, but you will see little of either; it is better to visit each on a separate day trip.
Is this Segovia day trip guide up to date?
Yes. This Segovia day trip from Madrid guide was last updated in October 2026. Prices and timetables change, so confirm them before you go.
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