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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Córdoba to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 296 km
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€29 Average price | €27 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Córdoba to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Córdoba to Madrid
Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Córdoba to Madrid.

There are 3 travel options from Córdoba to Madrid: coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Madrid from Córdoba is a train with an average price of €9.
This is compared to other travel options from Córdoba to Madrid:
Taking a train costs €20 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of €28.
Taking a train costs €12 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €21.
The fastest way from Córdoba to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Madrid that take longer:
Coach takes on average 4 h 30 min.
Train takes 1 h 58 min on average.
The Córdoba to Madrid distance is approximately 296 km.
The average frequency per day from Córdoba to Madrid is:
- 7 coaches a day.
- 10 flights a day.
- 34 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Madrid from Córdoba as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Córdoba to Madrid:
- Coaches mostly depart from Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Trains most often depart from Córdoba at Córdoba and arrive in Madrid at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Córdoba to Madrid:
- You can take a coach from Córdoba to Madrid with Secorbus. Cheap tickets can be found for €28 with Secorbus from Córdoba to Madrid.
- You can go to Madrid from Córdoba by plane with Iberia Express, Iberia or Vueling Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for €21 with Iberia Express from Córdoba to Madrid on Omio.
- You can go to Madrid from Córdoba by train with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA or Ouigo. You'll see cheap train tickets for €9 with Renfe ALVIA from Córdoba to Madrid on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Córdoba to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 7 direct coaches a day to Madrid with Secorbus.
- You can check for a direct flight to Madrid with with 3 direct flights per day.
- You'll find 34 direct trains a day to Madrid with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA or Ouigo.
Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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