How to get from Madrid to Sevilla by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Sevilla is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 242 miles (390 km) | |
Available travel modes | Flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $31 - $45 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $31 (€28) • 2 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $45 (€40) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Iberia Express or Iryo |
Travel 242 miles (390 km) by flight or train to Sevilla from Madrid. 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 $31 (€28). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Iberia Express or Iryo among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Madrid to Sevilla.
People traveling in Spain between Madrid and Seville can choose to travel by plane, train and bus. Train journeys are the fastest, taking around 2.5 hours. Buses are considerably cheaper, but take up to 6.5 hours. Plane travel involves airport shuttles, as well as check-in and security times.
Trains from Madrid to Seville | Buses from Madrid to Seville | Flights from Madrid to Seville
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€28 |
6:09 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€63 |
2:30 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€43 |
1:00 h |
1 Month Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Seville. Buses traveling from Madrid to Seville depart from Madrid Intercambiador Avenida de America bus station and take at least 6 hours to arrive at Seville's Estación de Autobuses Plaza de Armas. At least 7 Socibus buses travel from Madrid to Seville every day, with the first bus departing Madrid at 8:00 a.m.
While taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Seville, when traveling to and from Madrid and Seville's airports is taken into consideration taking a high-speed Renfe AVE is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Seville. Approximately 30 Renfe trains depart from either Madrid's Puerta De Atocha or Atocha Cercanias and take at least 2 and a half hours to arrive at Seville's Santa Justa train station. The first Renfe train traveling from Madrid to Seville depart at 6:20 a.m.
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Seville. While taking a high-speed AVE train is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Seville, most high-speed trains are significantly more expensive than taking a budget flight. Similarly, while taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Seville, taking a budget flight is only €15 more expensive on average while being at least 3 hours faster.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $32 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel between Madrid and Sevilla including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.
There are 2 travel options to Sevilla from Madrid. You can take a flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Sevilla is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $31 (€28) compared to other travel options to Sevilla:
Taking a train costs $14 (€12) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $45 (€40) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Madrid to Sevilla is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Sevilla by train takes 2 h 55 min on average.
The Madrid to Sevilla distance is around 242 miles (390 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Sevilla is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Madrid and Sevilla as scheduled services by flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Sevilla:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Sevilla with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sevilla as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Sevilla.
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