Getting To Cordoba

Cordoba is well serviced by bus and railway networks. The trains are extremely reliable and comfortable, while the roads are excellent, allowing for quick and hassle-free bus journeys. Due to the comprehensive road network, it is easy to navigate your way around in a car. There are direct routes from all over Spain and Portugal. Cordoba Airport is very small and fairly limited in its facilities. If you cannot fly directly to Cordoba, it is possible to fly into a nearby city such as Malaga or Seville and make your way by car or public transport to Cordoba.

By car

On the whole the main roads throughout the whole of Andalucía, including in Cordoba, are excellent. However, you will find many road maps do not reflect this and are out of date. Make sure you buy the newest map available. You must always drive with care, as the Andalucían roads have the second largest accident rate after Portugal. The roads are always very busy throughout July and August during peak season. Failure to carry your driving licence can result in a large fine. If you are arriving from Seville by car, the journey will take you about 1 hour via the N-IV highway. Coming from Madrid, you need to follow the same highway for just over 4 hours. If you are heading into Spain from Portugal, the N-432 will lead you directly to Cordoba. If you are driving from Malaga, the journey will take over 2 hours along the N-331 highway. Some roads are toll roads, so make sure you have small change with you.

By rail

Cordoba is linked with other cities in Spain by the AVE high-speed train network. Seville is only 45 minutes away by train and Madrid can be travelled to in 2 hours. The main train station can be found in the northwest of the city centre. From this station, you can reach most of the main Andalucían cities as well as places such as Barcelona. European and American rail networks, including Eurorail,  pass through the area. The national train service is reliable and makes for a comfortable and fast alternative to taking the bus

By bus

Travelling by bus or coach throughout Andalucía and the whole of Spain is very popular. It is a cheaper alternative to taking the train and due to a vast improvements in the road network, journeys are much faster and therefore more enjoyable. However, if you are thinking of travelling during the many public holidays that take place in Spain, travelling by bus can prove to be more difficult and less comfortable. The stations and buses can become very crowded and departures may be delayed as roads are busier than normal. The main coach station is located near the RENFE train station. It is well signposted and offers an information desk as well as a shopping centre.

By air

Cordoba Airport is located about four miles outside of the city, but it does not serve any regular scheduled flights. It is a small aerodrome which is open to national and international airlines (countries that are part of the Schengen Pact only)  There are no customs or passport clearance facilities, so the airport cannot receive travellers from non-EU or non-Schengen signatories. There are other international airports in the region that you can fly into including Malaga, Seville and Gibraltar. All are within easy reach of the city. The airport is only a 10-minute drive from the city, with buses running regular services and taxis waiting outside.

Flights

Cordoba Airport is situated four miles outside of the city centre. It is classified as a third-category airport, serving charter and private flights, mainly from the UK, Netherlands, Germany and the rest of Spain. There are no customs or passport clearance facilities and therefore no scheduled flights. There is a single terminal building with one check-in desk, a café, Departures and Arrivals halls and an office. There are no ATMs or banking facilities. The terminal opens at 08:00 and closes when there are no more flights arriving or departing. Alternatively, visitors can take a flight to nearby Malaga, Seville or Gibraltar, which all have international airports.

It is possible to get to and from the airport by local and shuttle buses, and by taxi. All modes of transport depart from outside the terminal building. Car rental agencies are available at the airport and in the city. There is limited wheelchair access throughout the airport and passengers with special need who require assistance while in the airport should call the information desk in advance on: +34 957 214 100.