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Compare train, bus, and flight for Seville to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seville to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $217.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $217 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Seville to Madrid:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seville to Madrid costing on average $52.
A train is $166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Madrid costing on average $217.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
The journey is about 1h 53m faster (3h 19m by train vs 5h 12m by car) and roughly $59 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($51 vs $110). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Seville to Madrid
How to get from Seville to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Seville to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- BASE11:30 PM6h20Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)5:50 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BASE11:30 PM6h20Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)5:50 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB6129:45 PM1h05Seville Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$761One-way0 transfers
Other options
064777:35 AM2h39Seville-Santa Justa10:14 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$501One-way0 transfers
060116:47 AM2h44Seville-Santa Justa9:31 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$521One-way0 transfers
020758:00 AM3h07Seville-Santa Justa11:07 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$531One-way0 transfers
- BASE3:30 PM7h00Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)10:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
- BASE11:30 PM7h10Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)6:40 AMAEROPUERTO MADRID T-1$441One-way0 transfers
- BASE12:45 AM7h15Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)8:00 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
UX50549:15 PM1h05Seville Airport10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$781One-way0 transfers- IB6106:45 PM1h05Seville Airport7:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1041One-way0 transfers
- UX505211:20 AM1h05Seville Airport12:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1321One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Seville to Madrid
Direct travel from Seville to Madrid can be made by bus, train or plane for travelers in Spain. The fastest journeys are by train taking just 2½ hours while buses take at least 6 hours.
Trains from Seville to Madrid | Buses from Seville to Madrid | Flights from Seville to Madrid
Seville to Madrid Travel Comparison
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€22 |
6:09 h |
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€57 |
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What is the best way to travel from Seville to Madrid?
Cheapest way to travel from Seville to Madrid
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Seville to Madrid. Buses traveling from Seville to Madrid depart from Seville's Estación de Autobuses Plaza de Armas and take at least 6 hours to arrive at Madrid Intercambiador Avenida de America bus station. At least 8 Socibus buses travel from Seville to Madrid every day, with the first bus departing Seville at 12:16 a.m. Ridesharing services liek BlaBlaCar also frequently travel from Seville to Madrid multiple times per day.
Fastest way to travel from Seville to Madrid
While taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Seville to Madrid, when traveling to and from Madrid and Seville's airports is taken into consideration, taking a high-speed Renfe AVE is the fastest way to travel from Seville to Madrid. Approximately 6 direct flights travel from Seville to Madrid every day. Direct flights departing from Seville airport and arrive at Madrid—Barajas airport after an hour of flight time. Most direct flights from Seville to Madrid are operated by Iberia, while Air Europa offers an occasional direct flight. The direct first flight departs Seville at 5:20 a.m.
Most popular way to travel from Seville to Madrid
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Seville to Madrid. Taking a high-speed Renfe AVE train is approximately an hour faster than taking a flight when travel time to and from Madrid and Seville's airports is taken into consideration. Alternatively, while traveling from Seville to Madrid by bus is €35 cheaper on average, taking the bus also takes at least 3½ hours longer to arrive in Madrid. Trains traveling from Seville to Madrid depart from Sevilla-Santa Justa train station and take approximately 2½ hours to arrive at either Madrid's Puerta De Atocha or Atocha Cercanias train station. Between 18-24 trains travel from Seville to Madrid per day, with the first train departing Seville at 6:10 a.m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Seville to Madrid:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seville to Madrid costing on average $52.
A train is $166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Madrid costing on average $217.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Seville and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Seville Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Seville-Santa Justa and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Socibus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Europa, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, CitizenPlane, BA Euroflyer to go to Madrid by flight.
- 26 direct trains per day with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD.
- 5 direct buses per day with Socibus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Europa, CitizenPlane.
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