There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Córdoba by train, bus, rideshare or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Córdoba is to rideshare which costs 19€ and takes 4h 44m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Córdoba is to train which costs 23€ - 75€ and takes 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Estacion Sur and arriving at Cordoba. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Cordoba-Central. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Madrid and Córdoba is 296 km. The road distance is 392.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Córdoba without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs 23€ - 75€.
The train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Cordoba-Central takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Madrid to Córdoba bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Madrid, Estacion Sur station.
Madrid to Córdoba train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Córdoba is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs 23€ - 75€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 21€ - 40€ and takes 4h 45m.
- Distance: 295.5 km
- Duration: 1h 50m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Córdoba, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Cordoba-Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost 35€ - 75€ and the journey takes 1h 50m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Socibus operates a bus from Madrid, Estacion Sur to Cordoba 5 times a day. Tickets cost 21€ - 40€ and the journey takes 4h 45m.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 75€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 35€ - 45€
- Promo+
- 41€ - 44€
- Flexible
- 55€ - 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
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 29€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 902 22 92 92
- comunicacion@socibus.es?__xts__=
- Website
- socibusventas.es
Bus from Madrid, Estacion Sur to Cordoba
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 40€
- Schedules at
- socibusventas.es
- Book at
- socibusventas.es
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Cordoue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 19€
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Madrid to Córdoba bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Cordoba station.
Madrid to Córdoba train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cordoba-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Córdoba is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Madrid to Córdoba.
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