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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$81
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$81
Fastest journey on Sep 05
8 h 23 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
9 h 55 m
Trains on Sep 05
4
Distance
383 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Seville Airport to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Seville Airport to Madrid will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
It's difficult to get from Seville Airport to Madrid without transferring at least once.
13009 · 18037
35003 · 18035
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35003 · 18037Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seville Airport to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a bus costs an average of $61.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $61 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Seville Airport to Madrid:
A train is $34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville Airport to Madrid costing on average $60.
A train is $35 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seville Airport to Madrid costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 28m faster (3h 29m by train vs 4h 57m by car) and roughly $86 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($26 vs $112). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF OUIGO, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Seville Airport to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35003 · 18035 | 8:41 AM Seville-Santa Justa | 10h28 | 7:09 PM Atocha-Cercanías | 1 transfer | |
35003 · 18037 | 8:41 AM Seville-Santa Justa | 12h27 | 9:08 PM Atocha-Cercanías | 1 transfer | |
13009 · 18037 | 12:45 PM Seville-Santa Justa | 8h23 | 9:08 PM Atocha-Cercanías | 1 transfer | |
35009 · 18037 | 12:45 PM Seville-Santa Justa | 8h23 | 9:08 PM Atocha-Cercanías | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Seville Airport to Madrid run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 237 miles (383 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 237 miles (383 km) |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 6:52 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Seville Airport to Madrid by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Seville Airport to Madrid trains use the Sevilla-Santa Justa to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Seville Airport and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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