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Google Maps of Spain

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Google Maps is available for Spain. Google has free maps of Spain inside Google Maps. These include road and street maps of major cities. Check out Google maps of Spain here:


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Trains from Sevilla to Cordoba

Friday, August 28th, 2009

There are three types of trains you can take from Seville to Cordoba: high speed ‘AVE’ trains, high speed ‘Alta Velocidad Media Distancia’ trains, and regular trains.

High Speed ‘AVE’ Trains from Seville to Cordoba

High speed ‘AVE’ trains run regularly throughout the day from Seville Santa Justa train station to Cordoba train station.

Trains leave Seville for Cordoba one or more times an hour throughout the day, and they leave at the top of each hour. Trains leave Seville more than once an hour during peak times. Trains from Cordoba to Seville return at similar intervals.

The total train time from Seville to Cordoba on high speed ‘AVE’ trains is 45 minutes.

The cost of a round-trip train ticket from Seville to Cordoba varies depending on the time of the train and how far in advance you book your ticket. The standard advance-booking fare is around 30.00 EUR.

High Speed ‘Alta Velocidad Media Distancia’ Trains from Seville to Cordoba

High speed ‘Alta Velocidad Media Distancia’ trains run regularly throughout the day from Seville Santa Justa train station to Cordoba train station.

High speed ‘Alta Velocidad Media Distancia’ trains are similar to ‘AVE’ trains but don’t continue to Madrid after stopping in Cordoba. They are also 8.00 EUR less expensive than ‘AVE’ trains from Seville to Cordoba.

Trains leave Seville for Cordoba once an hour or less throughout the day during peak times. Trains from Cordoba to Seville return at similar intervals.

The total train time on ‘Alta Velocidad Media Distancia’ trains from Seville to Cordoba is 45 minutes.

The cost of a round-trip train ticket from Seville to Cordoba varies depending on the time of the train and how far in advance you book your ticket. The standard advance-booking fare is around 22.00 EUR.

Regular Trains from Seville to Cordoba

Slower ‘Andalusia Express’ trains from Seville to Cordoba run two times a day. Trains depart from Seville Santa Justa train station and arrive at Cordoba train station.

The total train trip from Seville to Cordoba on these trains takes 1h30m and costs around 7.50 EUR for standard class.


How to Get from Seville Airport to the City Center

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

There are many ways to get from Seville airport to the city center. Your choice, then, can be based on price, comfort, and the proximity of Seville airport to your final destination.

Here are several options for getting from Seville airport to the city center:

Car Hire from Seville Airport

Private Car Transfer from Seville Airport

Taxi from Seville Airport

Bus from Seville Airport