Trip vs trip
Al Andalus Express - Seville to Madrid vs Andalucia by Rail
Two ways to do a similar journey. Every number below is from the operators' own published details, verified on the dates shown on each trip page.
| Al Andalus Express - Seville to Madrid Great Rail Journeys | Andalucia by Rail Cox & Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 9 days | 7 days |
| From price | $9,342 | $2,531 |
| Price per day | $1,038 | $362 |
| Rail share | 78% | 29% |
| Pace | fast | relaxed |
| Comfort | luxury | premium |
| Guiding | Independent Holiday | The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative |
| Countries | Spain | Spain |
| Named trains | Al Andalus Express | , |
| Nights on board | yes | no |
Which one, honestly
- For value: Andalucia by Rail costs the least per day here: $362 against $1,038 (Al Andalus Express - Seville to Madrid).
- For time on the train: Al Andalus Express - Seville to Madrid spends the most of the trip on rails: 78% rail share, against 29% (Andalucia by Rail).
- For pace: Al Andalus Express - Seville to Madrid runs fast; Andalucia by Rail runs relaxed.
Al Andalus Express - Seville to Madrid: worth knowing
- Hotels in Seville and Madrid are offered as a choice (for example a 4-star or 5-star option in Madrid), so which one you get depends on what you book.
- Day 1 in Seville has no guided activity; you are transferred to your hotel to relax, with an optional extended two-night stay available at a supplement.
- The Cádiz sightseeing on day 3 is reached by luxury bus rather than the train itself, so part of that day's travel is by road.
- The evidence lists no specific departure dates for this itinerary; confirm current departures with Great Rail Journeys.
Andalucia by Rail: worth knowing
- Each day in Seville, Córdoba and Granada is left at leisure with no guided activities included as standard; an English-speaking local representative is available only if requested.
- Entrance fees and local guides are included only 'where applicable', so some sights, such as the Alhambra in Granada, may need to be booked and paid for separately; the evidence recommends booking Alhambra tickets in advance due to limited availability.
- The evidence lists no current departure dates for this tour.