How to travel from Cordoba to Ciudad Real, Spain

The distance between Cordoba and Ciudad Real is around 173km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cordoba to Ciudad Real by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cordoba and Ciudad Real

There are several options for getting from Cordoba to Ciudad Real by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 1hr.

The distance between Cordoba and Ciudad Real is around 173km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 143km (89 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Cordoba and Ciudad Real by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cordoba to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Cordoba and Ciudad Real, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cordoba and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cordoba and Ciudad Real with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1hr.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cordoba and Ciudad Real. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cordoba and Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cordoba to Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Ciudad Real is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Ciudad Real. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cordoba to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

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Transport options from Cordoba to Ciudad Real
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€20($20)
every 3 hours173km (107 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€35($35)
on demand190km (118 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Real

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ciudad Real
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
245km (153 miles) from Ciudad Real