How to get from Madrid to Córdoba by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Córdoba is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Distance | 184 miles (296 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $23 - $41 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $23 (€20) • 2 h 10 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $41 (€35) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Secorbus, Iberia Express or Renfe AVE |
Travel 184 miles (296 km) by bus, flight or train from Madrid to Córdoba. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $23 (€20). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Secorbus, Iberia Express or Renfe AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Córdoba.
You can travel by train or flight for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Renfe is Spain’s national travel company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These travel types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter travel and Trenhotel night travel.
Air Europa is Spain's 3rd most popular airline with flights around Europe and the rest of the world and a choice between Economy or Business fares for your travel to Córdoba from Madrid.
There are 3 travel options from Madrid to Córdoba. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Córdoba is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $23 (€20) compared to other travel options to Córdoba:
Taking a train costs $9 (€8) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $32 (€28) for the same trip.
Taking a train costs $18 (€16) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $41 (€35).
The quickest way to travel between Madrid and Córdoba is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 20 min on average.
Train takes on average 2 h 10 min.
The Madrid to Córdoba distance is around 184 miles (296 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Córdoba:
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Córdoba:
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Córdoba with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Córdoba tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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