How to travel from Cordoba to Marbella, Spain

The distance between Cordoba and Marbella is around 212km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cordoba to Marbella by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Marbella.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then take the bus to Marbella.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Marbella.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cordoba and Marbella

There are several options for getting from Cordoba to Marbella by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Cordoba and Marbella is around 212km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Cordoba and Marbella by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cordoba to Marbella is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Cordoba and Marbella, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cordoba and Marbella. We recommend that you take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then take the bus to Marbella. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cordoba and Marbella. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cordoba and Marbella with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 30m.

ALSA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Cordoba and Marbella. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m 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 Marbella. We recommend that you take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then take the bus to Marbella. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Marbella is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Marbella. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) and Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) 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 Marbella. The distance is around 212km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cordoba to Marbella is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Cordoba to Marbella

Compare travel optionsbetween Cordoba and Marbella

Transport options from Cordoba to Marbella
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 30m
€26($26)
once daily242km (151 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 55m
€30($30)
every 4 hours231km (144 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€25($25)
on demand212km (132 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Cordoba and Marbella

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Airports near Marbella

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

AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Marbella
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (67 miles) from Marbella
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Marbella