Excursions and Day Trips to Ronda
How to Get to Ronda from Granada, Cordoba or Seville by Bus or Train
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Useful information and advice including timetables, journey times, prices and stations about how to visit Ronda by bus or train from Granada, Cordoba or Seville.
First settled over two thousand years ago and located on the edge of a 180 metre high ravine, Ronda in southern Spain has one of the richest histories and most dramatic settings of any town in Spain.
Fortunately Ronda is also easily accessible by public transport from most major cities in Andalusia, making it the perfect choice for day trips or overnight excursions. Ronda can be reached by either bus or train from Malaga and by bus from other towns on the Costa del Sol. Information below explains how to reach Ronda from Granada, Cordoba or Seville.
Granada to Ronda
There are no direct buses from Granada to Ronda. The most convenient way to get to Ronda is by train. Three direct services to Ronda leave Granada train station (Avenida Andaluces, tel. 958 271 272) daily at 7.15, 13.55 and 17.00. Journey time to Ronda is approximately 2h 40m. Approximate price is 12.25 euros one way. Trains leave Ronda for the return trip to Granada daily at 8.57, 14.11 and 17.35.
Cordoba to Ronda
There are no direct buses from Cordoba to Ronda. Trains leave Cordoba train station (Plaza de las Tres Culturas, off the Avenida de America, tel. 902 240 202) for Ronda at 10.43 and 17.06 daily. Travel time to Ronda is approximately 1h 45m. Tickets cost approximately 29.4 euros one way.
Monday to Friday it is possible to catch a 7.40 train to Antequera, arriving at 8.16, and connect with the Granada to Ronda train which stops in Antequera at 8.40.
Trains return to Cordoba from Ronda at 10.00 and 16.46 daily.
Seville to Ronda by Bus
The easiest way to visit Ronda from Seville is by bus. Buses run by Los Amaraillos (tel. 954 989 184) leave from Prado de San Sebastián Bus Station. Approximate journey time to Ronda is 2.5h. One way tickets cost approximately 11 euros.
Seville to Ronda bus timetable:
- Mon-Fri: 8.00, 10.00, 12.00, 15.00, 17.00.
- Sat: 10.00, 15.00, 17.00.
- Sun/Hols: 8.00, 10.00¸ 15.00, 17.00.
Ronda to Seville bus timetable:
- Mon-Fri: 7.00, 10.00, 14.00, 17.00, 19.00.
- Sat: 7.00 10.00, 19.00.
- Sun/Hols: 7.00, 10.00, 17.00, 19.00.
Seville to Ronda by Train
As there is no direct service from Seville to Ronda, it is necessary to change trains at Cordoba or Antequera. Total travel time ranges between 2h 45 m and 4h. Possibilities include:
- a daily 9.20 service, arriving in Cordoba at 10.05 to connect with the 10.43 Cordoba to Ronda train
- a Monday to Saturday 9.44 service arriving in Cordoba at 10.30 to connect with the 10.43 Cordoba to Ronda train
- a daily 15.45 service arriving in Cordoba at 16.30 to connect with the 17.06 Cordoba to Ronda train
- a daily 12.30 service, stopping in Antequera at 13.56, and connecting with the Granada to Ronda train stopping in Antequera at 15.19
- a Monday to Friday service leaving Seville at 6.50, arriving in Antequera at 8.16, and connecting with the Granada to Ronda train stopping in Antequera at 8.40 or the Malaga to Ronda train stopping in Antequera at 9.35.
For the return journey possibilities include
- the daily 10.00 Ronda to Cordoba service, arriving in Cordoba at 11.43, for a 12.09 or 12.44 service to Seville
- the daily 16.46 Ronda to Cordoba arriving in Cordoba at 18.32, for a 18.52 or 19.20 service to Seville.
Ticket prices between Seville and Ronda vary depending on the route and train type and can be as high as 41 euros one way.
Checking Timetables and Prices
Prices and timetables quoted are correct as of April 2008. Up to date timetables and prices can be checked by calling the telephone numbers listed above. Los Amarillos bus timetables and RENFE train timetables are also available online.
