Route guide

Madrid → Seville

390 km · Spain to Spain · Fastest: 2h by train · Cheapest: €19+ by bus

How to travel from Madrid to Seville

There are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Seville — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€38–110

Duration: 2h 10m

via Renfe (AVE)

~5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€19–47

Duration: 5h 34m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€47–86

Duration: 4h 20m

~66 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Madrid and Seville highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 390 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
Both Madrid and Seville are in Spain — no border crossing, single currency, single rail network.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Madrid to Seville — every option in detail

Madrid to Seville by train

Trains between Madrid and Seville run within the Spain national rail network. The typical end-to-end journey is around 2h 10m.

Operators on this corridor include Renfe (AVE).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €38 to €110. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 61 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~56 kg on this distance.

Madrid to Seville by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Madrid and Seville with a typical journey of 5h 34m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €19 when booked in advance, rising to €47 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Madrid to Seville by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 390 km route.

Madrid to Seville by car

The driving distance from Madrid to Seville is approximately 449 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 4h 20m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €47–86 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Climate footprint: approximately 66 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Madrid and Seville is approximately 390 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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