How to travel from Madrid to Córdoba

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Compare bus and train for Madrid to Córdoba

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Córdoba 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 39m. 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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$33

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$36

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3h 9m

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2h 39m

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4h 59m

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4h 29m

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Córdoba is a train with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Córdoba costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Córdoba is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Córdoba take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 39m.

Bus takes on average 4h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Córdoba including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Córdoba among Omio's users.

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from Madrid to Córdoba

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Ouigo Spain06476
    6:55 AM1h44
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    8:39 AMCórdoba – Julio Anguita
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Ouigo Spain06476
    6:55 AM1h44
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    8:39 AMCórdoba – Julio Anguita
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • iryo06106
    10:30 AM1h43
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    12:13 PMCórdoba – Julio Anguita
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE02076
    7:20 AM1h45
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:05 AMCórdoba – Julio Anguita
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE02072
    7:20 AM1h45
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:05 AMCórdoba – Julio Anguita
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe ALVIA02074
    7:05 AM1h56
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:01 AMCórdoba – Julio Anguita
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • SecorbusBASE
    11:59 PM4h46
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    4:45 AMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • SecorbusBASE
    9:00 AM4h50
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    1:50 PMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • SecorbusBASE
    3:00 PM4h50
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:50 PMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Madrid to Córdoba

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Madrid to Córdoba, 89,88% 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 Madrid to Córdoba 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 Madrid to Córdoba

Travel to Córdoba 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 Madrid to Córdoba.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Córdoba including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Córdoba is a train with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Córdoba costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Córdoba is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Córdoba take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 39m.

Bus takes on average 4h 29m.

The distance from Madrid to Córdoba is approximately 183 miles (296 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Córdoba is:
  • Around 39 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Córdoba:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Seville Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Córdoba – Julio Anguita.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Córdoba, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe MD, Renfe AVANT to go to Córdoba by train.
  • Travel with Iberia Express, Vueling to go to Córdoba by flight.
  • Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Córdoba by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Córdoba with the following travel companies:
  • 39 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF OUIGO.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia Express.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Córdoba often also extend their vacation to go to Seville, Granada, Málaga, Barcelona, Valencia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Córdoba and these popular destinations at a great price.
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