City in Andalusia, Spain
Getting around Córdoba
How to get around Córdoba
The old town is walkable. Buses and cheap taxis cover the rest, and fast trains reach Seville, Málaga and Madrid from the central station.
Ways to get around Córdoba
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Aucorsa city bus | About €1.40 per ride | Pay by contactless card or the bus's own card |
| Taxi | About €6–10 across town | Hail at ranks or call; short city trips are cheap |
| AVE and Avant trains | Seville from about €15, Madrid from about €25 | Córdoba Central station; Seville 45 min, Madrid 1 h 45 |
Taxis in Córdoba
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride-hailing app is reliable here; use taxi ranks or call a radio taxi. Fares are low and metered.
Arriving in Córdoba
Via Córdoba Central station (XOJ)
Most visitors arrive by train; the station is a 20-minute walk or short taxi (about €6) from the Mezquita.
Via Seville or Málaga airports (SVQ)
Seville airport to Santa Justa then AVE to Córdoba, about 1.5–2 h total; Málaga (AGP) via María Zambrano then AVE, about 2 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU visitors may drive six months on their licence; most, including US licence holders, also need an IDP.
- Onward travel in Spain: High-speed trains from Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo link Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Málaga, and competition keeps fares low. ALSA buses reach almost everywhere else.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Córdoba?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride-hailing app is reliable here; use taxi ranks or call a radio taxi. Fares are low and metered.
What's the best way to get around Córdoba?
The old town is walkable. Buses and cheap taxis cover the rest, and fast trains reach Seville, Málaga and Madrid from the central station.
How do I get from the airport to Córdoba?
Most visitors arrive by train; the station is a 20-minute walk or short taxi (about €6) from the Mezquita.
Is Córdoba walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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