Madrid to Seville Trains

The Seville Madrid train departs from Madrid Puerta de Atocha (Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, S/N, 28045 Madrid) and arrives at Sevilla Santa Justa Station (Calle Joaquin Morales y Torres, 41003 Seville). Both stations are located in the city centre and are easy to reach by bus, commuter lines, taxi, or car at any time of day. Parking is available at both Madrid Puerta de Atocha and Seville's Santa Justa station for travelers arriving by car. Trains run 24 times per day — you will never miss a connection on this route.

Direct services include AVE, Alvia trains, Iryo, and Ouigo — all operated on the high speed lines between Madrid and Seville. The primary operator is Renfe, whose AVE trains are the flagship service. Iryo offers a modern alternative, while Ouigo provides the most limited but cheapest option with a fixed number of daily departures. All operators depart from Puerta de Atocha and arrive at Santa Justa station in the city centre of Seville.

The high-speed train Madrid to Seville takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on the service. The fastest train takes 2 hours and 39 minutes at maximum speeds of up to 192 mph. Allow about half an hour before your departure time for security check procedures and to find your platform — especially if it is your first time traveling from Madrid Puerta de Atocha.

The cheapest ticket from Madrid to Seville starts at €14 per person when booked well in advance. Average ticket prices are around €37, and fares can cost up to €70 if decided last minute. Prices vary based on travel class, booking time, day of the week, and travel season. Booking weeks ahead — ideally 91 days before departure — gives passengers the best chance to save on this route. Check current fares on Rail Ninja website for live pricing across all operators. Create a Rail Ninja account to track prices and get notified when cheap fares become available for your travel dates.

The first train from Madrid departs at 1:35 AM. Daytime high speed services typically start around 06:50 AM, with trains running every hour throughout the day until the last departure at 9:21 PM. The number of daily departures is 24 — giving travelers maximum flexibility to board at a time that suits their plans.

Seville's Santa Justa Station — also written as Sevilla Santa Justa — is the main arrival station in Seville, located in the city centre with easy access to major attractions by bus, taxi, and car. The station offers waiting areas, food and drinks options, a café, shops, and parking facilities. Passengers waiting for connections will find all essential services on site. For travelers visiting Seville for the first time, the station is a convenient starting point — most of the city's top destinations including the Real Alcazar and Seville Cathedral are within easy reach.