How to travel from Madrid to Córdoba

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Córdoba

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Córdoba among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 €7, and a flight costs an average of €31.

Distance: 296 km

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€25

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€28

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€31

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2h 53m

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2h 23m

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30m

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5h 16m

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4h 46m

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5h 29m

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2h 29m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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from Madrid to Córdoba

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

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

SecorbusBASE
05:00PM4h50
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
09:50PMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses
311One-way
0 transfers

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SecorbusBASE
05:00PM4h50
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
09:50PMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses
311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SecorbusRF
10:00PM4h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
02:45AMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses
311One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe (13)18030 · 13083
09:16AM7h10
Atocha-Cercanías
04:26PMCórdoba – Julio Anguita
561One-way
1 transfer
Renfe (13)18030 · 13035
09:16AM9h36
Atocha-Cercanías
06:52PMCórdoba – Julio Anguita
561One-way
1 transfer
Renfe (13)18170+AVE10210
01:11PM9h34
Atocha-Cercanías
10:45PMCórdoba – Julio Anguita
561One-way
1 transfer
SecorbusBASE
11:59PM4h46
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
04:45AMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses
311One-way
0 transfers
SecorbusBASE
11:15PM5h30
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1
04:45AMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses
311One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Córdoba

Travel to Córdoba 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 Madrid to Córdoba.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Córdoba including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Córdoba is a train with an average price of €7.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Córdoba:

A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Córdoba costing on average €21.

A train is €24 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Córdoba costing on average €31.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Córdoba is by train with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Córdoba take longer:

Flight takes on average 1h 10m.

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

The Madrid to Córdoba distance is approximately 296 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Córdoba is:
  • Around 41 trains per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Córdoba as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Córdoba:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Seville Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Córdoba – Julio Anguita.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Córdoba, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Ouigo, Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Avant to go to Córdoba by train.
  • Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Córdoba by bus.
  • Travel with Iberia Express, Air Nostrum , Vueling Airlines to go to Córdoba by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Córdoba with the following travel companies:
  • 41 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Ouigo, Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Air Nostrum .
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Córdoba often also extend their vacation to go to Seville, Granada, Málaga, Barcelona, Valencia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Córdoba and these popular destinations at a great price.

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