Cordoba Travel Guide - Getting There

Car hire is another good option if you fly to one of these airports as it allows you freedom to explore the surrounding areas. The train service is excellent and has frequent high-speed services. Buses tend to be less popular, except for travel around the province.

By air: although there is an airport five miles from Cordoba, it's mainly for private planes. Most visitors fly to Sevilla, Malaga or Madrid and take a bus or train the rest of the way. Malaga airport on the Costa del Sol is one of Spain's major hubs and the most important point of arrival for other European travellers. The transfer is approximately two hours.

By bus: there are frequent buses to and from almost every city in Andalucia. Five buses per day serve the route to Madrid. There are seven different bus terminals in the town so it can be confusing trying to find the correct one.

By car: Cordoba is 260 miles southwest of Madrid and can be reached in about three hours by taking the N-IV. When you get to Bailen, head west and follow the signposts.