How to get from Córdoba to Madrid
- 303 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 27 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
7h 54m
2 transfers
Bus + Train
€62
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 27 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Córdoba to Madrid: bus, train. The two cities are about 303 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 27 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €61, on Fri, Sep 25.
303 km
Córdoba to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Córdoba Airport → F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportbusRegional connection·3h 13m
- 2F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport → LojabusAirport shuttle bus·57m
- 3Loja → Madridtrain
Renfe·3h 04m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Córdoba to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€609Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Sep 27
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeLoja-MadridBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Córdoba to Madrid works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Córdoba to Granada, about 3h 13m. Transfer in Granada and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Loja (57 min). Transfer in Loja and continue by Renfe train on to Madrid (3h 4m). In total it's roughly €62 over 7h 54m, 2 transfers.
Córdoba to Madrid: common questions
Is there a bus from Córdoba to Madrid?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Córdoba to Madrid?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Madrid from Córdoba?
About 303 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Córdoba to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €61 to €73. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Córdoba to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Córdoba to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe
Route calculated: 27 Sep 2026