There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Seville by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 43m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 6h 13m
4 alternative options
Bus • 6h 28m
Drive • 5h 2m
Fly to Sevilla • 2h 56m
Fly to Jerez, train • 4h 27m
Madrid to Seville by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Seville is to rideshare which costs €23 - €26 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Seville is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €28 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Sevilla. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estación de tren de Atocha and arriving at Sevilla-Santa Justa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Madrid and Seville is 470 km. The road distance is 533.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Seville without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €28 - €65.
The train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa takes 2h 43m including transfers and departs hourly.
Madrid to Seville bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Seville train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Estación de tren de Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Seville is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €28 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €140 and takes 2h 56m.
- Distance: 470.2 km
- Duration: 2h 43m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Seville, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa hourly. Tickets cost €40 - €65 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Socibus operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Sevilla 5 times a day. Tickets cost €34 - €39 and the journey takes 6h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €170
Flights from Madrid to Jerez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €380
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €40 - €65
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €65
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €28 - €65
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from La Parra to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- socibus@socibus.es
- Website
- socibusventas.es
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €34 - €39
- Website
- https://socibusventas.es/en/
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Sevilla Plaza de Armas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Seville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Seville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €26
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Madrid to Seville bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Sevilla station.
Madrid to Seville train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Sevilla-Santa Justa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Seville is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Madrid to Seville.
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Book your Madrid to Seville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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