There are 6 ways to get from Córdoba to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
2h 1m€33–92Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cordoue to Madrid392.5 km
4h 43m€19Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Córdoba to Madrid Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Cádiz
5h 16m€30–47Train to Seville Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
- Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SVQ - MAD
4h 4m€44–154Drive 392.7 km
- Drive from Córdoba to Madridcar 392.7 km
3h 59m€62–89Train to Málaga Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane AGP - MAD
4h 8m€54–201
Córdoba to Madrid by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Córdoba to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €19 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Córdoba to Madrid is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Córdoba to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Córdoba and arriving at Neptuno via Méndez Álvaro - Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Córdoba to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Cordoba-Central and arriving at Sol via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Córdoba and Madrid is 345 km. The road distance is 392.7 km.
The best way to get from Córdoba to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Córdoba to Madrid, including transfers.
Córdoba to Madrid bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Córdoba station.
Córdoba to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Cordoba-Central station.
The best way to get from Córdoba to Madrid is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Córdoba, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Socibus operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Córdoba to Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses twice daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Seville Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–90
Flights from Málaga Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Seville Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–90
Flights from Málaga Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- [email protected]
- Website
- Socibus
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Córdoba to Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Socibus
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Cordoue to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Córdoba to Madrid bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Córdoba to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Córdoba to Madrid is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Córdoba to Madrid.
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