- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A cornerstone of Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art and a top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Córdoba to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Córdoba to Madrid will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 5 buses that leave Córdoba for Madrid on Tue, Jun 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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BASEOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Córdoba to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$32 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Córdoba to Madrid:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Córdoba to Madrid costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Córdoba to Madrid buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:30 PM Córdoba | 4h10 | 9:40 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Córdoba | 4h10 | 10:50 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Córdoba | 4h40 | 12:10 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Córdoba | 4h10 | 12:30 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
BASE | 1:00 AM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 5h40 | 6:40 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 1:00 AM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 4h50 | 5:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 9:00 AM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 4h45 | 1:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 1:00 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 6:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 5:10 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 5h20 | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Córdoba to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 183 miles (296 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A cornerstone of Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art and a top priority for first-time visitors.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside major works by Dalí and Miró. Essential for modern and contemporary art lovers.
A major museum spanning European painting from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Its broad collection complements the Prado and Reina Sofía perfectly.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walking, boating, and relaxing among monuments and formal gardens. A top city experience for nearly every visitor.
Madrid’s best-known avenue, lined with historic architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop views. Energetic by day and night, it is one of the city’s defining walks.
The symbolic heart of Madrid and a major meeting point, home to the Kilómetro Cero marker and famous public celebrations. Constantly busy and central.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich traditional stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a paprika-forward sauce. It is a historic tavern dish closely linked to Madrid cuisine.
Prestigious flamenco venue with acclaimed dining, known for refined Spanish cuisine in an intimate historic setting. It combines performance and high-end gastronomy.
Historic traditional restaurant famous for roast suckling pig and Castilian classics. It offers an old-world atmosphere and is one of Madrid’s most iconic dining rooms.
Well-known classic restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and traditional Spanish cooking. It is a long-established spot with a lively, polished tavern feel.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés and 5-10% at restaurants for very good service. Tipping is appreciated, not required.
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The Córdoba Madrid bus service runs every day, from Monday to Sunday. The frequency of their departures is distributed throughout the day and, in some times with greater demand, two coaches may depart at the same time. Buses are air-conditioned and offer access to WiFi, as well as entertainment options. It should be noted that journeys are generally made without intermediate stops.
The company that operates the Córdoba Madrid bus route is Socibus, formerly called Secorbus, which also manages several routes between the Basque Country and Andalusia. This company has coordinated the journeys between Cordoba and Madrid since 1995 and has sufficient experience in this type of travel.
The duration of the bus journey from Cordoba to Madrid varies depending on your destination. Buses arriving at Madrid's Sur bus station take between 4 hours and 15 minutes and a little more than 5 hours. The Socibus buses that continue their route to Barajas airport need about 5 hours and 20 minutes to complete the journey.
The departures of the buses Córdoba Madrid are distributed in a wide schedule throughout the day, although they do not offer night service. Between 8 and 10 buses depart daily from Cordoba to the two destinations established in the Spanish capital, and their frequency varies depending on the day of the week.
Córdoba bus station: from this point, located in the Tres Culturas square, Córdoba Madrid buses depart. In the immediate vicinity there are several public transport stops that connect the station with the entire city. It offers all kinds of services, from information to restaurant and secure parking.
South bus station: located in Méndez Álvaro street, less than 5 kilometres from the centre of Madrid, this station receives buses from most Spanish cities. It offers all kinds of services: from restaurants to taxis, through city buses, subways and suburban trains.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Córdoba to Madrid by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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