How to get to Seville from Madrid

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Compare coach, train and flight for Madrid to Seville

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Seville among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £34, while a flight costs an average of £155.

Distance: 391 km

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£155

Average Price

£34

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£39

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£82

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3h 52m

Average total duration

1h 52m

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3h 42m

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3h 12m

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9h 1m

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8h 31m

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4h 54m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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AVE

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Socibus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Seville is a train with an average price of £34.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Seville:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Madrid to Seville costing on average £39.

A train is £121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Seville costing on average £155.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Seville is by train with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Seville take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 52m.

Coach takes on average 9h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Seville including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 2m sooner (1h 52m by flight vs 4h 54m by car). Tickets start at around £155 compared to roughly £82 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Madrid to Seville

How to get to Seville from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Madrid to Seville is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF OUIGO06476
    6:552h40
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:35Seville-Santa Justa
    £171One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • SNCF OUIGO06476
    6:552h40
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:35Seville-Santa Justa
    £171One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX5051
    9:201h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:30Seville Airport
    £611One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • iryo06066
    6:502h39
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:29Seville-Santa Justa
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • iryo06076
    7:542h52
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    10:46Seville-Santa Justa
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • Renfe ALVIA02074
    7:053h09
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    10:14Seville-Santa Justa
    £271One-way
    0 changes
  • SocibusBASE
    11:006h20
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    17:20Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)
    £331One-way
    0 changes
  • SocibusBASE
    15:006h30
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    21:30Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)
    £331One-way
    0 changes
  • SocibusBASE
    22:006h30
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    4:30Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)
    £331One-way
    0 changes
  • IberiaIB605
    7:201h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:35Seville Airport
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • IberiaIB607
    11:301h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    12:45Seville Airport
    £701One-way
    0 changes
  • Air EuropaUX5053
    19:201h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    20:30Seville Airport
    £811One-way
    0 changes

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How to Travel from Madrid to Seville

People travelling in Spain between Madrid and Seville can choose to travel by plane, train and bus. Train journeys are the fastest, taking around 2.5 hours. Coaches are considerably cheaper, but take up to 6.5 hours. Plane travel involves airport shuttles, as well as check-in and security times.

What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Seville?

Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Seville

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Seville. Coaches traveling from Madrid to Seville depart from Madrid Intercambiador Avenida de America bus station and take at least 6 hours to arrive at Seville's Estación de Autocoaches Plaza de Armas. At least 7 Socibus coaches travel from Madrid to Seville every day, with the first bus departing Madrid at 8:00 a.m.

Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Seville

While taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Seville, when traveling to and from Madrid and Seville's airports is taken into consideration taking a high-speed Renfe AVE is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Seville. Approximately 30 Renfe trains depart from either Madrid's Puerta De Atocha or Atocha Cercanias and take at least 2 and a half hours to arrive at Seville's Santa Justa train station. The first Renfe train traveling from Madrid to Seville depart at 6:20 a.m.

Most popular way to travel from Madrid to Seville

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Seville. While taking a high-speed AVE train is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Seville, most high-speed trains are significantly more expensive than taking a budget flight. Similarly, while taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Seville, taking a budget flight is only £1 more expensive on average while being at least 3 hours faster.

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FAQs: Madrid to Seville

Travel to Seville easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Seville.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Seville including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Seville is a train with an average price of £34.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Seville:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Madrid to Seville costing on average £39.

A train is £121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Seville costing on average £155.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Seville is by train with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Seville take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 52m.

Coach takes on average 9h 1m.

The Madrid to Seville distance is approximately 391 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Seville is:
  • Around 42 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Seville as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Seville:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Seville Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Seville-Santa Justa.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Seville, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia to go to Seville by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Socibus to go to Seville by coach.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe MD, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO to go to Seville by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Seville with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia.
  • 4 direct coaches per day with Socibus.
  • 27 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe MD, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Seville often also extend their vacation to go to Córdoba, Málaga, Cádiz, Granada, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Seville and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Madrid to Seville, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Seville, you can enjoy a Flamenco Show for an authentic cultural experience, explore the vibrant Triana neighbourhood with its ceramic shops, and take a boat ride on the Guadalquivir River. Visit the UNESCO-listed Archivo General de Indias, and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the city's picturesque streets. Don't miss the Seville Cathedral, Alcázar of Seville, Plaza de España, Metropol Parasol, and the charming Barrio Santa Cruz.
A visit to Seville typically requires 3 to 4 days to explore its main attractions, such as the Seville Cathedral, Alcázar, and Plaza de España, while also allowing time to enjoy the local cuisine and vibrant culture.

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