How to travel from Alicante to Cordoba, Spain

The distance between Alicante and Cordoba is around 535km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Alicante to Cordoba by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Cordoba-Central.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Cordoba-Central.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cordoba.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Córdoba.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance551km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alicante and Cordoba

There are several options for getting from Alicante to Cordoba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Alicante and Cordoba is around 535km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (235 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Alicante and Cordoba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alicante to Cordoba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Alicante and Cordoba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alicante and Cordoba. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alicante to Cordoba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Alicante and Cordoba. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alicante and Cordoba. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Alicante and Cordoba with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 35m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Alicante and Cordoba. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alicante to Cordoba. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Cordoba-Central. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Cordoba is San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Cordoba. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alicante and Cordoba. The distance is around 551km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alicante to Cordoba is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alicante and Cordoba

Transport options from Alicante to Cordoba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 45m
€88($88)
hourly625km (389 miles)
Fly to Madrid (MAD), Train3h 50m
€115($115)
hourly731km (454 miles)
Fly to Granada (GRX), Train4h 25m
€210($210)
twice daily982km (610 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€100($100)
5 times a day849km (527 miles)
Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, plane4h 40m
€95($95)
5 times a day838km (521 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€110($110)
every 4 hours833km (518 miles)
Train via Albacete5h 15m
€58($58)
once daily601km (373 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€55($55)
once daily535km (332 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€65($65)
on demand551km (342 miles)

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Airports near Cordoba

The following major airports near Cordoba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Cordoba
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Cordoba
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Cordoba