Córdoba station (Train Station): Departures and guide

Travel to train station Córdoba Central from the city centre

Córdoba, also known as Cordova in English, is a Spanish city located in the southern part of Spain. It is the capital of the Córdoba province, which is part of the broader Andalusia autonomous community. The city holds a reputation of hosting one of the Las Cruces del Mayo (The May Crosses Festival), Los Patios de Córdoba (The Patios Festival), and the La Feria de Córdoba (The Fair of Córdoba) that are held in May. The train station serving Córdoba is known as Córdoba Central. It connects Córdoba with other cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Zaragoza, and Malaga. It was opened in 1994 as a replacement for an older station. It serves three high-speed rail networks making it a crucial train junction in Spain. The three train network lines include the Madrid - Seville line, the Madrid - Malaga line, and the Alcazar de San Juan-Cadiz line.

What is the best way to get to the train station from the city centre

There are different means of transportation between Córdoba city centre and train station Córdoba Central. Travelers can use buses, hire taxis, cycle, and walk. Buses are the most convenient option. The Ronda Tejares (Doce Octubre) is the closest bus station to the city centre. There are two bus lines on this route namely the Sansuena - Renfe and the Brillante - Renfe, both running at an interval of six minutes. Their service is run by Autobuses de Córdoba - S.A. Travelers can walk from the city centre north onto Calle Osario towards Calle Burell. They continue onto Calle Puerta Osario and turn left on AV, where they access Ronda de Los Tejares and the bus station on the right. The bus will head towards Ronda de Tejares( Gran Capitan) bus station and will make three stops to reach at RENFE - Est. Buses. From RENFE - Est. Buses, the bus heads southwest on AV. Via Augusta towards Calle Arquoelogo Garcia y Bellido, turns left, and arrives at the train station Córdoba Central on the right.

How far is it from the city centre to the train station? 

The distance between the city centre and the train station Córdoba Central differs depending on the means of transport. On a bus, the distance is approximately one mile (1.6 kilometers) via the Ronda Tejares (Doce Octubre) route. It will take a maximum of ten minutes, which contains a four-minute walk, six-minute bus ride, and three stops. On a taxi, the train station will be 1.2 miles (two kilometers) away via the AV. De la Libertad route. The taxi ride should take six minutes. On a cycle, the distance between the two locations is 1.1 miles (1.7 kilometers), and it would take ten minutes to access the train station Córdoba Central. Finally, while on foot, the distance between the two locations is 0.8 miles (1.3 kilometers) and would take 16 minutes to access the train station.

How accessible is the train station for those with limited mobility?

The train station Córdoba Central offers services to passengers with limited mobility, including assistance in booking and accessing the train station. The passenger can request assistance through a sales channel or the number provided. The assistance services require the passenger to have a folding wheelchair and confirm the need for an H-seat on the train. When the requests for assistance are overwhelming, priority will be given according to the advance requests made and the extent of disability. Passengers who need the services can get continuous assistance if they request the services 30 minutes before the train departure and meet at the designated point. The assistant personnel will provide services at the departure station and the destination station, as well.

Local tips: the train station points of interest

There are a lot of points of interest near the train station Córdoba Central. One of the prolific places to visit is La Mezquita (The Great Mosque). Standing as a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site, this Mosque was later converted into a church and is currently one of the best monuments to Moorish architecture. The mosque has an impressive hall filled with columns and remarkable arches and a patio full of orange trees and palms. A visit to the Juderia (Old Jewish Quarter) offers a chance to see the speculation of Córdoba heritage. With its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, quiet little squares, and flower-filled patios, this would be an excellent choice for any sightseer. This neighborhood portrays the Spanish Jewish architecture and culture built in Córdoba between the 10th and 15th centuries. Finally, the Alcázar de Los Reyes Cristianos (Castle of the Christian Monarchs), would be an excellent place to explore. This exquisite palace was the home to Moorish rulers until their conquest by King Fernando III in 1236. This palace contains various courtyards and halls filled with aromatic plants and exotic flowers and Roman mosaics.