There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Seville by train, bus, rideshare, plane or car
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
5 alternative options
Bus • 6h 11m
Rideshare • 6h 13m
Fly to Seville Airport • 2h 55m
Drive • 5h 15m
Fly to Jerez Airport, train • 4h 26m
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 €20 - €75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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 527.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Seville without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €20 - €75.
The train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Seville is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €20 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €190 and takes 2h 55m.
- Distance: 470.1 km
- Duration: 2h 43m
What companies run services between and ?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sevilla-Santa Justa hourly. Tickets cost €40 - €65 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Socibus operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses 3 times a day. Tickets cost €29 - €45 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €130
Flights from Madrid to Jerez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €75
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €23 - €75
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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 - €13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €60
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- socibus@socibus.es
- Website
- socibusventas.es
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- https://socibusventas.es/en/
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, Estación de Autobuses 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 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Madrid to Seville.
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