Although there is technically an airport in Cordoba, no airlines fly there. There are however, three Andalusian airports within a 200 km (124 miles) radius.
Cordoba is located in southern Spain and it is very well connected by a network of highways to the rest of the country. To give you an idea, here is some general information on distances and travel times:
While we don’t recommend a rental car for inside Cordoba, it can still be a great option for moving around Andalusia. Having a car gives you quite a bit of freedom while making the most of your time. There are many affordable options and the roads in the area are in good condition.
In Cordoba there is one main collection point for rental cars at the train station. To find the best deals on rental cars, we recommend Discover Cars, which searches through the web for the best prices.
As a city of 325,000 inhabitants, Cordoba is fairly easy to navigate with a car. However, the Jewish neighborhood and the surroundings of the Great Mosque can get quite tricky. The streets are narrow, busy with tourists and many of them are pedestrian only. It is also very difficult to park in the area. Expect to pay around 15 to 20 €/day for parking in the city.
Cordoba’s train station is located north-west of the city center. To give you an idea, it is 1.8 km away (1.1 miles) from the Mosque. The city bus lines 3 and 5 connect the train station with the city center. For up-to-date information on Cordoba’s city buses: www.aucorsa.es
Cordoba’s train station is connected to Spain’s high-speed rail network, linking the city with:
To search and book train tickets, go to www.renfe.com
Cordoba’s bus station is located right in front of the train station. ALSA is the main bus company serving the city.
From Cordoba’s bus station, there are daily buses to:
Once you have decided how to get to Cordoba, make sure to also check out our page How to get around Cordoba with information about the different public transport options in the city as well as parkings, taxis, etc.
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