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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villanueva de Cordoba to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villanueva de Cordoba to Madrid will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 2 trains that leave Villanueva de Cordoba for Madrid every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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02063The table below shows live departures for Villanueva de Cordoba to Madrid trains for today, Sunday 9 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
02109 | Delayed 10:04 12:03Estación de Villanueva de Córdoba-Los Pedroches | 1h46 | 11:53 11:53Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 10 August | |||||
02063 | 7:15 Estación de Villanueva de Córdoba-Los Pedroches | 1h46 | 9:01 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Villanueva de Cordoba to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 22:11 |
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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Villanueva de Cordoba to Madrid by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Villanueva de Cordoba to Madrid trains use the Villanueva de Córdoba-Los Pedroches to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Villanueva de Cordoba and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Villanueva de Córdoba-Los Pedroches is 9 km from Villanueva de Cordoba city centre. Public transport options include:
Villanueva de Córdoba-Los Pedroches has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Villanueva de Córdoba-Los Pedroches.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villanueva de Córdoba-Los Pedroches.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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