I am returning to Spain after seven years of wanting to return, which is of course as soon as I left!

I would like to take a day trip to Siguenza while in Madrid but I am not renting a car. Is there a good way to get there and back? I was on Renfe's site but there didn't seem to be a good train to take... Bus? (Or a different day trip suggestion would be fine too!)

There are tons of trains- it takes about 1 1/2 - 2 hours one way; prices range between 8-15 euros.

There is a special train, the Tren Medieval, Middle-Age's Train, whose ticket includes the route Madrid-Siguenza-Madrid, a guided tour in Siguenza, and 10% discount in several restaurants showing your ticket. It departs from Madrid-Chamartin at 10am, and arrives at Siguenza at 11:25am. The return trip departs at 6:10pm and arrives at Madrid-Chamartin at 7:32pm.

It is scheduled on these Saturdays:
March 3, 10 and 24
April 14 and 21
May 5, 19 and 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
July 7
September 15, 22 and 29
October 6, 13, 20 and 27
November 3, 10, 17 and 24
December 1

The fare is 23 EUR.

Link to the Renfe's Website: http://www.renfe.es/trenmedieval/index.html (Spanish only)

Thank you both. Somehow I had missed the regionales pages...

take the train medieval, its a trip!!
nice little town.

Pedmar, have you taken the train medieval? or anyone else?
We are thinking of taking it on July 7th and would like more info. I especially want to know if it offers more than just the trainride and tour to Siguenza...I have a 3 year old and want to hold her interest.

yes they have welcoming at the siguenza station and a tour of the city main points. The train folks are dress in period outfits too. I went with my kids who are teenagers so do not know if something hold up a 3 yrs?

this is a website that show a nice picture of it
http://spainispassion.com/cities-to-visit/medieval-train-ride/

Thank you Pedmar for the info....I think my 3 1/2 year old will be pretty thrilled with the train ride alone, and she is totallly into princesses and castles, so if there are costumed tour guides she might like that....if there is a castle in the tour...even better!

Thanks for the link.

The Parador is sited in a pretty impressive castle.It looks old,but was largely rebuilt after the Civil War,I think

I have been in Siguenza last May, It was a nice town, first you go to their plaza and nice view and the cathedral! Walk towards the little road heading towards the parador, inside you could see some spectacle view of the town, routing into another area where you could have your lunch. down to the cuartel and headed up for the park and some of the convents...nice area!!