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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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 €14, and a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 296 km
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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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This is compared to other travel options from Córdoba to Madrid:
A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Córdoba to Madrid costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 39 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Seville Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- 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, iryo, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Avant, Renfe (13) to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia Express, Vueling Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- 39 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, Ouigo, Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia Express.
- 8 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar.
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