What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Córdoba?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Córdoba is to bus which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Córdoba?

The fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Córdoba is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Elena and Córdoba?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Elena to Córdoba. However, there are services departing from Santa Elena and arriving at Cordoba via Bailen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Elena and Córdoba?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Elena to Córdoba. However, there are services departing from Vilches and arriving at Cordoba-Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Santa Elena to Córdoba?

The distance between Santa Elena and Córdoba is 167 km. The road distance is 136.2 km.

How do I travel from Santa Elena to Córdoba without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Elena to Córdoba without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Santa Elena to Córdoba?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Santa Elena to Córdoba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Elena to Córdoba bus from?

Santa Elena to Córdoba bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, depart from Santa Elena station.

Where do I catch the Santa Elena to Córdoba train from?

Santa Elena to Córdoba train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Vilches station.

Train or bus from Santa Elena to Córdoba?

The best way to get from Santa Elena to Córdoba is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Santa Elena to Córdoba bus arrive?

Santa Elena to Córdoba bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Bailén station.

Where does the Santa Elena to Córdoba train arrive?

Santa Elena to Córdoba train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cordoba-Central station.

Can I drive from Santa Elena to Córdoba?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Elena to Córdoba is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Santa Elena to Córdoba.

Where can I stay near Córdoba?

There are 1784+ hotels available in Córdoba.

Santa Elena to Córdoba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Elena to Córdoba by train (Renfe), bus, car, or train

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Vilches to Cordoba-Centraltrain Alv
2h 52m
€43–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Bailénbus 631 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bailen to Cordobabus ALSA - Gan-Sev / ...
3h 5m
€13–20
Drive 136.2 km
1. Drive from Santa Elena to Córdobacar 136.2 km
1h 23m
€22–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Jaén - Estación de Autobusesbus 631 / ...
2. Take the train from Jaen to Cordoba-Centraltrain 13073 / ...
4h 11m
€25–39

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Distance: 167.3 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Santa Elena, Andalusia, Spain and Córdoba, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Vilches to Cordoba-Central twice daily. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Elena to Cordoba via Bailen in around 3h 5m.

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