Day trips from Seville by train or bus: Córdoba, Cádiz, Jerez, Ronda and Huelva (2026)

Updated: 10 November 2026

From Seville you can go and come back in a day to Córdoba, Cádiz, Jerez, Ronda and Huelva without a car. This guide brings together what we could check on 10 November 2026 with Renfe (Spanish railways), Aena (airports), the official website of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba and the Andalusian Government's tourism service. Renfe does not publish journey times on its route pages, so approximate times come from a private comparison site (Omio), flagged as such, or from Aena. Check timetables and fares with the operator before you set off.

Which station to leave from

Seville has one main train station and two long-distance bus stations:

Train: Sevilla Santa Justa. Trains to Córdoba, Cádiz (stopping at Jerez) and Huelva leave from there, according to Renfe's route pages.
Bus: Plaza de Armas bus station and Prado de San Sebastián bus station. According to a private comparison site (Omio, November 2026), Damas buses to Huelva leave from Plaza de Armas, and those to Ronda mostly from Plaza de Armas, with some from Prado. Which companies and destinations use each station in 2026: not confirmed by an official source.
How to reach the stations by city bus, metro or taxi: see our guide to getting around Seville (/getting-around-seville-airport-bus-metro-tram-taxi-low-emission-zone-2026).

Córdoba: AVE or Avant, the fastest

According to Renfe and the Mosque-Cathedral's official website:

Trains: Renfe runs AVE, Avlo and Avant trains from Sevilla Santa Justa to Córdoba; the first leaves at 06:50 (renfe.com, undated). You arrive at Córdoba-Julio Anguita station, open 06:00-00:00.
Approximate journey time: about 40-42 minutes by AVE or Avant and 1 h 31 min by Media Distancia regional train, according to a private comparison site (Omio, 10-11-2026). Renfe does not publish the time on that page.
Mosque-Cathedral, according to its official website (checked 10-11-2026): open 10:00-18:00 that day; last entry half an hour before closing; Monday to Saturday, 08:30-09:30, free visit. The site gives no Sunday or seasonal hours: check it the day before.
Prices: general €15; reduced €12 (over-65s, students aged 15-26 and Youth Card holders) and €8 (ages 10-14 and other cases); free for under-10s and people born or living in the diocese of Córdoba. Bell tower: €4, with tours every 30 minutes (09:30-18:30 that day).
Other hours and monuments in Córdoba: not checked for this guide.

Cádiz: Media Distancia along the coast

According to Renfe, Aena and a private comparison site:

Trains: Media Distancia regional trains from Sevilla Santa Justa to Cádiz; the first leaves at 06:40 (renfe.com, undated). Cádiz station is open 06:00-23:45.
Approximate journey time: between 1 h 24 min and 1 h 42 min according to the private comparison site Omio (10-11-2026), which gives different figures on the same page. Renfe does not publish it on its route page.
The train also stops at Jerez airport and Jerez, so you can combine both cities.
What to see (Cathedral, Torre Tavira, Roman Theatre and castles), with hours and prices: see our Cádiz guide (/cadiz-cathedral-torre-tavira-roman-theatre-tickets-opening-hours-2026).
Seville-Cádiz bus: companies, timetables and journey time not confirmed.

Jerez de la Frontera: on the same train as Cádiz

According to Aena (Jerez airport):

The Seville-Cádiz Media Distancia train stops at Jerez airport eight times a day; from the airport, Seville is 1 h 11 min away and Jerez 8 min, so Seville-Jerez takes roughly an hour and a quarter. Renfe's exact Seville-Jerez time: not confirmed.
Jerez train and bus stations are next to each other, on Plaza de la Estación.
What to see (Alcázar, Cathedral, Santiago and San Miguel quarters), with hours and prices: see our Jerez guide (/jerez-de-la-frontera-what-to-see-alcazar-cathedral-getting-there-2026).

Ronda: better by bus than by train

According to the Andalusian Government and a private comparison site:

Train: there is no direct Seville-Ronda train. According to Omio (10-11-2026), every train involves one change and the trip takes from about 2 h 31 min to over 4 hours. The change station is not confirmed.
Bus: Damas, mostly from Plaza de Armas bus station and some from Prado de San Sebastián; about 5 a day (06:30 to 18:30), the fastest taking 1 h 45 min, according to Omio. Official 2026 timetables: not confirmed.
Puente Nuevo (New Bridge): according to the Andalusian Government's tourism service, it is 98 metres high, built with stone taken from the Tajo gorge itself, and links the Mercado quarter with the old town. Inside is an interpretation centre on its 18th-century engineering and surroundings; its hours and price are not confirmed.
With about 2 hours each way at best, leave early and check the time of the last bus back.

Huelva: Media Distancia train or Damas bus

According to Renfe and a private comparison site:

Train: Media Distancia from Sevilla Santa Justa to Huelva, with 'eight daily trains' each way (Renfe, May 2026); on its route page the first train leaves 'from 08:45'. Huelva station is open 06:00-23:00. Official journey time: not confirmed.
Watch for engineering works: the line was closed from 29 May to 14 June 2026 because of storm damage and works at Escacena and Salteras, with replacement buses; it reopened on 15 June (Renfe). Check for notices before travelling.
Bus: Damas from Plaza de Armas; about 10 direct buses a day, the fastest taking 1 h 15 min, according to Omio (10-11-2026). In Huelva, the bus station is on Avenida Doctor Rubio.
What to see (Barrio Obrero, Tinto pier, Odiel marshes): see our Huelva city guide (/huelva-city-what-to-see-barrio-obrero-tinto-pier-odiel-marshes-2026).

Closer by: Carmona, Écija and Itálica

If you prefer a half-day trip:

Carmona and Écija can be reached by bus from Seville; details are in our Carmona and Écija guide (/carmona-ecija-from-seville-roman-necropolis-benameji-palace-bus-2026).
The longest trips in this guide (Ronda) leave little time at the destination; Córdoba is the fastest by train.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train from Seville to Córdoba?

About 40-42 minutes by AVE or Avant and 1 h 31 min by Media Distancia, according to a private comparison site (Omio, November 2026). You arrive at Córdoba-Julio Anguita station.

How much is a ticket to the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba?

€15 general, according to its official website (checked 10-11-2026); there are reduced fares of €12 and €8 and it is free for under-10s. Monday to Saturday, 08:30-09:30, there is a free visit.

Is there a direct train from Seville to Ronda?

No. According to the comparison site Omio, every train involves a change; the Damas bus from Plaza de Armas takes from 1 h 45 min.

Can I see Jerez and Cádiz on the same day?

The same Seville-Cádiz Media Distancia train stops at Jerez, so it is possible, though with little time in each city.

Is the Seville-Huelva train running?

Yes: Renfe restored it on 15 June 2026 after a closure for works, with eight Media Distancia trains a day each way. Check for notices before travelling.

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