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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 $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $29.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $218 Average price |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Seville to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Seville to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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Seville to Madrid Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Seville to Madrid?
Cheapest way to travel from Seville to Madrid
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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
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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 $10 (€8) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Madrid costing on average $29 (€23).
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seville to Madrid costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 9 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 bus, train, 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 Iberia Express, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, Ouigo, Socibus, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Royal Air Maroc, Secorbus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum .
- 22 direct trains per day with iryo, AVE, Ouigo, Socibus, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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