How to travel from Córdoba to Madrid

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Compare bus and train for Córdoba to Madrid

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

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€29

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3h 13m

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2h 43m

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4h 19m

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3h 49m

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from Córdoba to Madrid

How to get from Córdoba to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Córdoba to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Ouigo06507
11:22AM1h54
Córdoba – Julio Anguita
01:16PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Ouigo10465
05:47PM1h55
Córdoba – Julio Anguita
07:42PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

AVE10203
10:06PM1h53
Córdoba – Julio Anguita
11:59PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
181One-way
0 transfers

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Ouigo06477
08:20AM1h54
Córdoba – Julio Anguita
10:14AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
181One-way
0 transfers
iryo06087
08:54AM1h54
Córdoba – Julio Anguita
10:48AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
241One-way
0 transfers
AVE10073
09:56AM1h54
Córdoba – Julio Anguita
11:50AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
291One-way
0 transfers
SecorbusBASE
09:00AM4h45
Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses
01:45PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
301One-way
0 transfers
SecorbusBASE
05:10PM5h20
Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses
10:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
221One-way
0 transfers
SecorbusBASE
01:00PM5h15
Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses
06:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
301One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Córdoba and Madrid including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Córdoba to Madrid is a train with an average price of €14.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Córdoba to Madrid is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

The Córdoba to Madrid distance is approximately 296 km.
The average frequency per day from Córdoba to Madrid is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Córdoba to Madrid:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Córdoba to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Córdoba to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Córdoba to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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