The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Córdoba
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Córdoba is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Córdoba will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 10 buses that leave Madrid for Córdoba on Tue, Nov 18, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 18 the direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Tue, Nov 18 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Córdoba
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Córdoba among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €31.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price | €36 Average price |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Madrid to Córdoba Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 4h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Live departures
Madrid to Córdoba bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Córdoba buses for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h50 | 12:50 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h55 | 2:55 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 2:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h50 | 6:50 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:15 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1 | 5h30 | 3:45 AM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:59 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h46 | 3:45 AM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Córdoba
Buses from Madrid to Córdoba run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 183 miles (296 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Madrid to CórdobaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Córdoba with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as $9 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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How to get from Madrid to Cordoba by bus
Madrid Cordoba buses depart from the South Bus Station of the capital or from the internal station of Terminal 1 of the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and end their journey at the Cordoba Bus Station. Every day approximately between 8 and 10 buses, always make this route in a direct way. Omio is the ideal website to get more information about it, as well as to buy tickets in a few seconds. Once done, they are received via email or through the app.
Which buses go from Madrid Cordoba?
Socibus is the company in charge of covering the route between Madrid and Córdoba. Its buses have a capacity for between 55 and 60 people, are conditioned for people with mobility problems and have air-conditioning.
How long does the bus Madrid Córdoba take?
The 296 kilometres between Madrid and Córdoba are travelled by these buses, on average, in 4 hours and 45 minutes. However, the fastest bus, which leaves at 15.00, takes 4 hours and 15 minutes, while the slowest, which leaves at 18.30, needs 5 hours and 50 minutes.
.At what time does the first and last bus Madrid Córdoba of the day leave?
The first bus Madrid Córdoba Socibus of the day leaves at 9:00 and the last one at 22:30.
What time does the night bus Madrid Córdoba leave?
There is only one night bus that covers this route and leaves at 1:00.
What is the price of the bus Madrid Córdoba?
The average ticket price is 22 euros, although booking in Avanza can be obtained for 19 euros.
Where does the Madrid Córdoba bus leave from?
Madrid Cordoba buses depart from the Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located at Calle Méndez Álvaro 83, or from Terminal 1 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The first of these can be reached by city bus lines 102, 113, 148 and 152, by metro lines 1 and 6 or by suburban train lines C-1, C-5, C-7 and C-10. It has WiFi, slogans, shops, electronic ticket sales and cafeteria. The second is reached by metro line 8, urban bus line 101 and suburban line C-1. In any case, they arrive at the Cordoba Bus Station, which is located on Avenida de la Libertad S/N, and is reached by city bus lines L3, L4, L10 and L11. It has shops, slogans and a restaurant. Both can be reached at night thanks to the taxi service.
FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Córdoba
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Córdoba 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 Córdoba, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses, located 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre.
- Secorbus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Mezquita-Catedral, a stunning mosque-cathedral renowned for its iconic arches and intricate mosaics
- Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, a historic fortress with beautiful gardens and Roman mosaics
- Roman Bridge, an ancient bridge offering picturesque views of the Guadalquivir River
- Jewish Quarter, a charming area with narrow streets and historic synagogues
- Medina Azahara, the ruins of a vast, ornate palace-city from the 10th century.
- Explore the vibrant local markets and try traditional Andalusian cuisine
- Attend a flamenco show to experience the passionate music and dance of the region
- Visit the Viana Palace, known for its beautiful courtyards and gardens
- Take a scenic walk along the Guadalquivir River
- Enjoy a relaxing bath at the Hammam Al Ándalus, a traditional Arab bathhouse.
- Secorbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Madrid to Córdoba, follow these tips:
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- Secorbus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Secorbus
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Secorbus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Guide dogs permitted without additional charge.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Córdoba
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante La Pausa (0.2 km)
- Vinea Madrid (0.5 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 101, 200, Exprés Aeropuerto Metro: L8
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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