How to travel from Santander to Cordoba, Spain

The distance between Santander and Cordoba is around 797km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Santander 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 CordobaSantander if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Santander (SDR) to Malaga (AGP) then take the train to Cordoba-Central.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cordoba-Central.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bilbao and then to Córdoba Bus Station.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
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Drive

Drive to Córdoba.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance846km (526 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and Cordoba

There are several options for getting from Santander to Cordoba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Santander and Cordoba is around 797km (495 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Santander and Cordoba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santander to Cordoba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Cordoba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santander and Cordoba. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santander to Cordoba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Santander and Cordoba. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Santander and Cordoba. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santander to Cordoba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bilbao. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.

ALSA, FlixBus and Socibus run regular bus services between Santander and Cordoba. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santander to Cordoba. We recommend that you fly from Santander (SDR) to Malaga (AGP) then take the train to Cordoba-Central. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Santander and Cordoba. The distance is around 846km (526 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Cordoba is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santander and Cordoba

Transport options from Santander to Cordoba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€155($155)
every 3 hours937km (582 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 50m
€155($155)
every 3 hours1,044km (649 miles)
Train
5h 60m
€75($75)
every 20 mins797km (495 miles)
Bus
12h 50m
€82($82)
every 4 hours922km (573 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€155($155)
on demand846km (526 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