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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seville to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seville 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 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. 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: 242 miles (391 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $77 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$53 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $226 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Seville to Madrid:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seville to Madrid costing on average $41.
A train is $45 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Madrid costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
This is compared to other travel options from Seville to Madrid:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seville to Madrid costing on average $55.
A train is $173 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Madrid costing on average $226.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Seville to Madrid
How to get from Seville to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Seville to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 062178:28 PM2h44Seville-Santa Justa11:12 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 062178:28 PM2h44Seville-Santa Justa11:12 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX50549:15 PM1h05Seville Airport10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 021613:52 PM2h39Seville-Santa Justa6:31 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$311One-way0 transfers
- 060116:47 AM2h44Seville-Santa Justa9:31 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$321One-way0 transfers
- 060154:26 PM2h38Seville-Santa Justa7:04 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$331One-way0 transfers
- BASE3:30 PM7h00Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)10:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$351One-way0 transfers
- BASE11:30 PM6h20Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)5:50 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$461One-way0 transfers
- BASE11:30 PM7h10Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)6:40 AMAEROPUERTO MADRID T-1$461One-way0 transfers
- UX505211:20 AM1h05Seville Airport12:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$731One-way0 transfers
- IB10769:45 PM1h05Seville Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1091One-way0 transfers
- IB17529:15 AM1h10Seville Airport10:25 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1091One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Seville to Madrid
Direct travel from Seville to Madrid can be made by bus, train or plane for travelers in Spain. The fastest journeys are by train taking just 2½ hours while buses take at least 6 hours.
Trains from Seville to Madrid | Buses from Seville to Madrid | Flights from Seville to Madrid
Seville to Madrid Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€22 |
6:09 h |
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€57 |
2:25 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Seville to Madrid?
Cheapest way to travel from Seville to Madrid
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Seville to Madrid. Buses traveling from Seville to Madrid depart from Seville's Estación de Autobuses Plaza de Armas and take at least 6 hours to arrive at Madrid Intercambiador Avenida de America bus station. At least 8 Socibus buses travel from Seville to Madrid every day, with the first bus departing Seville at 12:16 a.m. Ridesharing services liek BlaBlaCar also frequently travel from Seville to Madrid multiple times per day.
Fastest way to travel from Seville to Madrid
While taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Seville to Madrid, 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 Seville to Madrid. Approximately 6 direct flights travel from Seville to Madrid every day. Direct flights departing from Seville airport and arrive at Madrid—Barajas airport after an hour of flight time. Most direct flights from Seville to Madrid are operated by Iberia, while Air Europa offers an occasional direct flight. The direct first flight departs Seville at 5:20 a.m.
Most popular way to travel from Seville to Madrid
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Seville to Madrid. Taking a high-speed Renfe AVE train is approximately an hour faster than taking a flight when travel time to and from Madrid and Seville's airports is taken into consideration. Alternatively, while traveling from Seville to Madrid by bus is €35 cheaper on average, taking the bus also takes at least 3½ hours longer to arrive in Madrid. Trains traveling from Seville to Madrid depart from Sevilla-Santa Justa train station and take approximately 2½ hours to arrive at either Madrid's Puerta De Atocha or Atocha Cercanias train station. Between 18-24 trains travel from Seville to Madrid per day, with the first train departing Seville at 6:10 a.m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Seville to Madrid:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seville to Madrid costing on average $41.
A train is $45 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Madrid costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Seville and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight 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 Seville-Santa Justa and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Europa, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Socibus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Secorbus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- 23 direct trains per day with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Europa, Air Nostrum.
- 7 direct buses per day with Socibus, BlaBlaCar.
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