Is it better to fly or train from Madrid to Seville?

Our vote is always by train, but we're biased so we'll let you decide. We will say that train travel tends to have cheaper first-class seats, more flexible luggage allowances, and is much more convenient to get from Madrid's city center to Seville's city center.



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If you're looking to visit this country in comfort, there are no options better than taking advantage of Spain's Madrid to Seville train. It is a fast direct bullet train which has several coach classes, all AVE trains are well-equipped, modern, and have comfortable seats.

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1 – Madrid to Seville with AVE train The AVE to Seville departs from Atocha station in the center of Madrid. Atocha is very well connected and easily accessible and trains leave the station almost every hour headed to Seville Santa Justa.

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It's an easily walkable city and even with only 2 days in Seville you'll clock up some miles as you explore everything the city has to offer. If you arrive in Seville by car, you'll face challenges finding parking and driving down narrow, one-way streets. It's not a fun way to begin a holiday (trust me).

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We recommend three days in Seville; however, you could easily stay longer. If you only have a weekend – and Seville is a great European weekender – two days would allow you to see most of the main attractions.

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Sevilla is Spain's best city - and the 3rd best in Europe - so I suspect the main outcome from your day-trip will be a longing to return. What you plan wouldn't be my choice, but if you want to do it then definitely it is practical.

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Trainline is the official reseller of Renfe and Avlo, the brands of Spain's national railway company, OUIGO and iryo as well. So you all have ALL the options in just one place. Trainline sells train tickets for the same price as the Spanish carriers.

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As such, you won't be able to cover everything that there is to do in Seville over the course of 24 hours. With that being said, if one day is all you have in Seville, then it's better to go and get a taste for the city than forgo it altogether. The ideal amount of time to explore Seville is three or four days.

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While the best form of travel in Spain is often actually bus or train rather than domestic flight, arriving from other places in Europe will be easiest achieved by plane, and there are handful of airlines, in particular Ryanair and Vueling that operate daily flights to Seville airport from all around Europe.

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Three days in Seville is enough to see all the main attractions. You can spend the first two days sightseeing the famous monuments and the last day wandering around the city. If you have an extra day or two, I recommend going on day trips to Cordoba, Granada, or other nearby towns.

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Seville is the largest city in Andalusia and the fourth-largest in the whole of Spain, but despite this, it's very walkable – you can cross the city center from one end to the other in approximately 45 minutes.

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The best time to visit Seville is from March to May. During these months the temperatures are mild, the rush of tourist traffic hasn't reached summer volume and the hotels tend to offer lower rates (except during special events).

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This 2,200-year-old city has a rich history touched by many cultures, giving it a unique personality and a well-preserved historical center. It is a highly walkable city, despite being the largest of the Andalusia region and the fourth largest in all of Spain.

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How Many Days Do You Need in Madrid? After spending a week in Madrid, we think that 2 days in Madrid is the right amount of time to see the main highlights of the city, though there's PLENTY more to do, see, eat, and drink to fill your time if you're lucky enough to have more.

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Seville. Undoubtedly a contender for the most beautiful city in Spain, the Andalusian capital is the epicenter for Moorish heritage. There are so many cool things to pack into a Seville itinerary that include history, culture, architecture, and amazing food.

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And while Seville is more expensive than other cities in the region, Seville is less expensive than Madrid and Barcelona. It costs around €50-€75/day to visit Seville comfortably as a budget traveler. If you want to upgrade your accommodations, add another €60-€80/night depending on your level of accommodation.

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How long is the train from Seville to Madrid? The average travel durations on the route onboard a high-speed train are from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes.

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Reserving point-to-point tickets in advance (available up to 60 days ahead of travel) is the best way to save money and to guarantee a seat on your preferred train. Furthermore, many areas of Spain aren't well served by its train system — for many trips, buses and even flights may be a better option.

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