Cordoba is well connected to the main cities of Spain, as well as other international destinations. It is also worth noting that it is a city with a fairly well-organized urban transport system.
Below, we provide some useful recommendations for both arriving in and getting around Cordoba.
The train or AVE is undoubtedly one of the most practical options for reaching Cordoba. The Cordoba station is the branching point of the line that connects Madrid with Malaga, Seville, Cadiz, Granada, and Huelva. The station is located in the city center, close to hotels, the metro, and various urban bus stops. You can check the schedules here.
Cordoba is connected by high-speed train (AVE) to other major cities in Spain, with estimated travel times of:
The bus option is the slowest but also the most economical. ALSA is the transport company that manages the routes, and there is a wide availability of schedules and routes that you can check here.
The option to travel by car gives us great independence to organize our trip to Cordoba. The city is very well connected for arriving from the northern peninsula as well as from the Mediterranean coast or the center of the country. The A-45, A-92, or A-4 are some of the routes that reach the Andalusian capital. On the other hand, Cordoba has several parking lots where you can leave your car; you can check rates and hours here. It also has public parking lots like those near the Nuevo Arcángel.
The urban bus service in Cordoba is quick and efficient. The fare for a single ticket is €1.30, and there is an option to purchase a subscription card. You can consult more information about fares, routes, and schedules here.
The taxi option is one of the most comfortable and quickest ways to reach your destination, although it is not the most economical. There are different stops where they are located, but the most central ones are the stop at Plaza de la Ribera, Plaza de la Victoria, or Avenida del Zafiro. You can check schedules on the Pidetaxi website.
In any case, Cordoba is not a very large city, and you can get around quickly and comfortably on foot. Most places of interest are clustered in the historic center, and in that case walking is the best option, the cheapest, and it will allow you to appreciate the surroundings.
