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Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
8 h 23 m
Average duration
10 h 41 m
Trains per day
5
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.
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35001 · 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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $45 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m 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 $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seville Airport to Madrid costing on average $45 (€37).
A train is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville Airport to Madrid costing on average $181 (€146).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
The journey is about 1h 29m faster (3h 28m by train vs 4h 57m by car) and roughly $78 (€63) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 (€27) vs $111 (€90)). 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 iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Ouigo Spain, 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 today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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06217 | Delayed 8:28 PM Seville-Santa Justa | 2h44 | 9:12 PM 9:12 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02217 | Delayed 8:52 PM Seville-Santa Justa | 2h51 | 9:43 PM 9:43 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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35001 · 18037 | On time 7:35 AM Seville-Santa Justa | 13h33 | 9:08 PM Atocha-Cercanías | 1 transfer | |
35001 · 18035 | On time 7:35 AM Seville-Santa Justa | 11h34 | 7:09 PM Atocha-Cercanías | 1 transfer | |
13001 · 18035 | On time 7:35 AM Seville-Santa Justa | 11h34 | 7:09 PM Atocha-Cercanías | 1 transfer | |
13009 · 18037 | On time 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 23 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 19:52. The fastest train covers the 237 miles (383 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 237 miles (383 km) |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 7:52 PM |
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Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s national museum of 20th-century and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections by Dalí and Miró.
A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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