There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Seville by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 2h 34m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 6h 13m
4 alternative options
Bus • 6h 20m
Drive • 5h 2m
Fly to Sevilla • 3h 14m
Fly to Jerez, train • 4h 37m
Madrid to Seville by train
The train journey time between Madrid and Seville is around 2h 34m and covers a distance of around 470 km. Operated by Renfe AVE and Renfe Viajeros, the Madrid to Seville train service departs from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arrives in Sevilla-Santa Justa. Typically 121 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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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 34m and costs €30 - €95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid South Bus Station station and arriving at Sevilla Coach Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
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 2h 34m.
The distance between Madrid and Seville is 390 km. The road distance is 533.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Seville without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €95.
The train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa takes 2h 34m including transfers and departs hourly.
Madrid to Seville bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Madrid South Bus Station.
Madrid to Seville train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Seville is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €190 and takes 3h 14m.
- Distance: 390.3 km
- Duration: 2h 34m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Seville, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa hourly. Tickets cost €45 - €95 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Socibus operates a bus from Madrid South Bus Station to Sevilla Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40 - €50 and the journey takes 6h 20m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €290
Flights from Madrid to Jerez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €290
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €45 - €65
- Promo+
- €54 - €58
- Flexible
- €70 - €95
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
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from La Parra to Sevilla-San Bernardo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- socibus@socibus.es
- Website
- socibusventas.es
Bus from Madrid South Bus Station to Sevilla Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- Socibus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid to Seville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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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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The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Sevilla Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Madrid to Seville bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Sevilla Coach 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 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Madrid to Seville.
Iberia offers flights from Madrid Airport to Sevilla Airport.
Book your Madrid to Seville train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Madrid to Seville bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.
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