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Compare bus and train for Córdoba to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Córdoba to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Córdoba to Madrid:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Córdoba to Madrid costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Córdoba to Madrid
How to get from Córdoba to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Córdoba to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0661910:05 PM1h56Córdoba – Julio Anguita12:01 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
0661910:05 PM1h56Córdoba – Julio Anguita12:01 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
021918:16 PM1h54Córdoba – Julio Anguita10:10 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
022179:36 PM2h07Córdoba – Julio Anguita11:43 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$191One-way0 transfers
022139:54 PM1h55Córdoba – Julio Anguita11:49 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$221One-way0 transfers
064155:47 PM1h55Córdoba – Julio Anguita7:42 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$241One-way0 transfers
BASE5:10 PM5h20Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses10:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$271One-way0 transfers
BASE9:00 AM4h45Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses1:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
BASE1:00 AM4h50Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses5:50 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Córdoba to Madrid:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Córdoba to Madrid costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Córdoba and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Córdoba – Julio Anguita and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia Express, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe AVANT to go to Madrid by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia Express.
- 38 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe INTERCITY.
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