How to travel from Madrid to Cordoba, Spain

The distance between Madrid and Cordoba is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Madrid 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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Train

Take the train to Cordoba-Central.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Cordoba-Central.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa del Río Plaza Constitución and then to Córdoba.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Córdoba.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madrid and Cordoba

There are several options for getting from Madrid to Cordoba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Madrid and Cordoba is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Madrid and Cordoba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madrid to Cordoba is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Cordoba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madrid and Cordoba. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Madrid and Cordoba with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Madrid and Cordoba. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Madrid and Cordoba. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Madrid to Cordoba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa del Río Plaza Constitución. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Socibus and Autocares Ramirez S.L. run regular bus services between Madrid and Cordoba. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madrid to Cordoba. We recommend that you fly from Madrid (MAD) to Sevilla (SVQ) then take the train to Cordoba-Central. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Madrid and Cordoba. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madrid to Cordoba is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Madrid to Cordoba

Compare travel optionsbetween Madrid and Cordoba

Transport options from Madrid to Cordoba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€45($45)
hourly344km (214 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 50m
€100($100)
hourly549km (341 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
€41($41)
once daily398km (248 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€47($47)
on demand393km (244 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