How to get from Seville to Madrid
- 389 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 17m
- 21 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 39m
direct
Train
€41
Cheapest
2h 41m
direct
Train
€35
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Seville to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 41m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 389 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €21, on Thu, Oct 1.
389 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €21Older observation | 1h 17mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 2h 41mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €40Reading date not recorded | 5h 18m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Older observation1h 17m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€8Omio catalogue, Oct 102h 41m · directSee Train details
- Bus€40Reading date not recorded5h 18m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Seville 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.
- 1Seville → Madridtrain
Renfe·2h 41m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Seville to Madrid
Renfe runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:05 and the last at 20:52.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 21 | 06:05 | 20:52 |
| Ouigotrain | 3 | 07:35 | 17:02 |
All departuresRenfe
- 06:05
- 06:30
- 07:18
- 08:00
- 08:32
- 09:34
- 10:30
- 10:52
- 11:32
- 11:50
- 13:15
- 14:30
- 14:53
- 15:33
- 15:52
- 16:31
- 17:53
- 18:54
- 19:25
- 19:32
- 20:52
All departuresOuigo
- 07:35
- 10:37
- 17:02
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure 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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeSeville-Madrid, Córdoba-Julio Anguita-MadridBook →OuigoSeville-MadridBook →ALSASeville-Córdoba-Julio AnguitaBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, Ouigo, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Seville to Madrid works
Start with a Renfe train from Seville to Madrid, about 2h 41m. In total it's roughly €35 over 2h 41m, direct, no transfers.
Seville to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Seville to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 2h 41m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Seville to Madrid?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 06:05 and the last at 20:52, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Seville to Madrid?
21 a day with Renfe, between 06:05 and 20:52.
How far is Madrid from Seville?
About 389 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Seville to Madrid cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €35. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Seville to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Ouigo, ALSA.
Can you get from Seville to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 36m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Seville 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: Renfe
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026