How to travel from Ávila to Cordoba, Spain

The distance between Ávila and Cordoba is around 471km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ávila 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.

👋 Also check out CordobaÁvila if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio and then to Cordoba-Central.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP) then take the train to Cordoba-Central.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid-Estación Sur and then to Córdoba Bus Station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Córdoba.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance500km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ávila and Cordoba

There are several options for getting from Ávila to Cordoba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Ávila and Cordoba is around 471km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (192 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Ávila and Cordoba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ávila to Cordoba is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Ávila and Cordoba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ávila and Cordoba. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ávila to Cordoba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Principe Pio and Atocha. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ávila and Cordoba. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Ávila and Cordoba. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ávila to Cordoba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid-Estación Sur. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Jiménez Dorado, Socibus, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ávila and Cordoba. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ávila to Cordoba. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP) then take the train to Cordoba-Central. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Ávila and Cordoba. The distance is around 500km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ávila to Cordoba is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ávila and Cordoba

Transport options from Ávila to Cordoba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
€53($53)
hourly471km (293 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
€110($110)
every 3 hours749km (466 miles)
Train to Madrid-Principe Pio, plane4h 55m
€195($195)
every 4 hours830km (516 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€44($44)
5 times a day506km (315 miles)
Bus via Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur6h 35m
€32($32)
3 times a week506km (314 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€90($90)
on demand500km (310 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