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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 train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 296 km
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Córdoba to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Córdoba to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE5:10 PM5h20Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses10:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€211One-way0 transfers
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BASE5:10 PM5h20Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses10:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
0650711:22 AM1h54Córdoba – Julio Anguita1:16 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€291One-way0 transfers
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0661910:01 PM1h56Córdoba – Julio Anguita11:57 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€251One-way0 transfers
020616:47 AM2h06Córdoba – Julio Anguita8:53 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€311One-way0 transfers
022179:36 PM2h07Córdoba – Julio Anguita11:43 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€371One-way0 transfers
BASE9:00 AM4h45Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses1:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€301One-way0 transfers
BASE1:00 AM4h50Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses5:50 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€301One-way0 transfers
BASE1:00 PM5h15Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses6:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Córdoba to Madrid:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Córdoba to Madrid costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Córdoba and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Córdoba – Julio Anguita and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe AVANT to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia Express, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- 38 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia Express.
- 8 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar.
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