How to get from Sevilla to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Sevilla to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 242 miles (390 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $32 - $52 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $32 (€28) • 2 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $52 (€45) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Socibus, Iberia Express or Iryo |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 242 miles (390 km) from Sevilla to 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 $32 (€28). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Socibus, Iberia Express or Iryo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Sevilla 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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€22 |
6:09 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€57 |
2:25 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€59 |
1:05 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $16 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Travel 242 miles (390 km) between Sevilla and Madrid comfortably with AVE, the high-speed travel from Spain’s national railroad company, Renfe. As an official travel partner of Renfe AVE, we show you all the AVE travel schedules and the best deals for the Sevilla to Madrid trip so you can spend more time enjoying your vacation. Simply check the AVE travel times and tickets for the trip, including the Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets, and book cheap AVE tickets to Madrid from Sevilla. Renfe also offers discount cards that you can add when buying your tickets with Omio, such as the + Renfe Youth 50 Card and the Gold Card.
AVE travel connect the most important cities in the country in just a few hours and offer a multitude of schedules throughout the day for greater comfort and flexibility. The AVE is undoubtedly Renfe's most popular travel; with its high speed of up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, AVE is one of the fastest travel in the entire world. All AVE travel have a restaurant, bathroom, WiFi and entertainment on board.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
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 to Madrid from Sevilla including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.
You can get between Sevilla and Madrid 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Sevilla is by taking a train, which costs on average $32 (€28).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Sevilla to Madrid:
Taking a train costs $6 (€5) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $39 (€34) for the same trip.
A train is $20 (€17) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $52 (€45) from Sevilla to Madrid.
The fastest way from Sevilla to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Madrid that take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 55 min on average.
Train takes 2 h 55 min on average.
Madrid is approximately 242 miles (390 km) away from Sevilla.
The average frequency per day from Sevilla to Madrid is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Sevilla to Madrid as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Sevilla to Madrid:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Sevilla to Madrid with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Madrid 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 trip.
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