How to travel from Seville to Madrid

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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €23.

Distance: 242 miles (391 km)

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€38

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4h 16m

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from Seville to Madrid

How to get from Seville to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Seville to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AVE10151
06:03AM5h11
Seville-Santa Justa
11:14AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SocibusRF
03:30PM7h00
Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)
10:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$501One-way
0 transfers

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AVE10151
06:03AM5h11
Seville-Santa Justa
11:14AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$571One-way
0 transfers

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AVE10131
02:01PM5h11
Seville-Santa Justa
07:12PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$571One-way
0 transfers
AVE10271
06:03PM5h11
Seville-Santa Justa
11:14PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$571One-way
0 transfers
Renfe (13)17907
11:50AM8h07
Seville-Santa Justa
07:57PMAtocha-Cercanías
$721One-way
0 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.

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Seville to Madrid Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€22

6:09 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€57

2:25 h

1 Month Ahead

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€59

1:05 h

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What is the best way to travel from Seville to Madrid?

Cheapest way to travel from Seville to Madrid


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Sevilla to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Sevilla to Madrid, 87,15% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Sevilla to Madrid and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Seville to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Seville to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Seville and Madrid including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Seville to Madrid is a train with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Seville to Madrid:

A train is $13 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Madrid costing on average $29 (€23).

A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seville to Madrid costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Seville to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 40m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Seville to Madrid is approximately 242 miles (391 km).
The average frequency per day from Seville to Madrid is:
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Seville and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Seville to Madrid:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Seville to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Iberia Express, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Ouigo, Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Socibus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Secorbus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Seville to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum .
  • 22 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Ouigo, Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
  • 7 direct buses per day with Socibus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Seville to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga, Paris, Lisbon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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