How to travel from Cordoba to Ávila, Spain

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

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cordoba to Ávila 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 ÁvilaCordoba if you're planning a return trip.

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid South Bus Station and then to Ávila.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ávila.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance502km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cordoba and Ávila

There are several options for getting from Cordoba to Ávila 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 Cordoba and Ávila 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 Cordoba and Ávila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Cordoba and Ávila, 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 Cordoba and Ávila. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cordoba to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Príncipe Pío. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe and Renfe Cercanias run train services between Cordoba and Ávila. Trains depart every 2 hours 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 Cordoba and Ávila. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cordoba to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid South Bus Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Socibus, Jiménez Dorado and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cordoba and Ávila. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cordoba to Ávila. We recommend that you take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Ávila is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Ávila. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) 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 Cordoba and Ávila. The distance is around 502km (312 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 Cordoba to Ávila 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 Cordoba and Ávila

Transport options from Cordoba to Ávila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€53($53)
every 2 hours471km (293 miles)
Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha3h 45m
€51($51)
hourly472km (293 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
€110($110)
every 3 hours749km (465 miles)
Train to Granada, plane4h 50m
€125($125)
4 times a day753km (468 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€44($44)
every 4 hours505km (314 miles)
Bus via Madrid6h 35m
€32($32)
3 times a week505km (314 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€90($90)
on demand502km (312 miles)

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Airports near Ávila

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Ávila
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Ávila
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
316km (196 miles) from Ávila