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 • 2 h 32 min
$55 - $85
Cheapest option
Bus • 6 h 25 min
$25 - $40
4 alternative options
Rideshare • 6 h 13 min
$26 - $30
Drive • 5 h 2 min
$60 - $95
Fly to Sevilla • 2 h 59 min
$33 - $228
Fly to Jerez, train • 4 h 31 min
$83 - $385
Questions & Answers
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Seville. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 h 25 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arriving at Sevilla Santa Justa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 h 32 min.
The distance between Madrid and Seville is 390 km. The road distance is 531.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Seville without a car is to train which takes 2 h 32 min and costs .
The train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to Sevilla Santa Justa takes 2 h 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Madrid to Seville bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Seville train services, operated by Spanish Railways AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Seville is to train which takes 2 h 32 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6 h 25 min, you could also fly, which costs and takes 2 h 59 min.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Sevilla Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 5 min.
Madrid to Seville bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Seville station.
- Distance: 244 miles
- Duration: 2 h 32 min
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Seville, Spain?
Spanish Railways AVE operates a train from Madrid to Seville hourly. Tickets cost $55 - $85 and the journey takes 2 h 32 min. Alternatively, Socibus operates a bus from Madrid to Seville every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25 - $40 and the journey takes 6 h 25 min.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $290
Flights from Madrid to Jerez
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $480
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to Sevilla Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55 - $85
- Website
- renfe.com
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Aeropuerto de Jerez to Sevilla-San Bernardo
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $22
- Website
- renfe.com
- Website
- socibus.es
Bus from Madrid to Seville
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Schedules at
- socibus.es
- Book at
- compra.socibus.es
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Seville
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26 - $30
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Madrid to Seville train services, operated by Spanish Railways AVE, arrive at Sevilla Santa Justa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Seville is 532 km. It takes approximately 5 h 2 min to drive from Madrid to Seville.
Iberia offers flights from Madrid Airport to Sevilla Airport.
Book your Madrid to Seville train tickets online with Rome2rio.
There are 2040+ hotels available in Seville. Prices start at $52 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Seville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs .