🇪🇸 Same-country drive · Spain
Driving from Alicante to Sevilla
Road trip guide for the 600km drive from the Costa Blanca to the heart of Andalusia via the A-7 and A-92.
- Drive time
- 6h 42m
- Distance
- 596 km
- Same day?
- Yes, doable
- under 8 h
- Fuel cost
- ≈ €69
- petrol · diesel ≈ €61
- Tolls
- ≈ €54
- per-km
- EV charging
- Unknown
- not yet surveyed
On this page
Route map
Route options
Other paths OSRM found between the two cities — handy when traffic, tolls, or scenery matter more than raw speed.
Alternative
+35m- Distance:
- 645 km (+50 km)
- Duration:
- 7h 17m
Via: A-4 · A-31 · N-322 · A-32
How else can you make this trip?
Driving is the focus of this guide; here's how cycling, coach, and (soon) train and plane stack up for the same pair.
6h 42m
596 km · €69 fuel
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Not realistic
596 km is far beyond a typical multi-day cycle tour. Try a shorter pair like a day or weekend stage.
No direct service
Our coach data (FlixBus + BlaBlaCar) doesn't list a direct service for this pair. National operators (e.g., National Express in the UK, Eurolines feeders) may still cover it — check their site directly.
6h 22m
RENFE OPERADORA · Renfe Cercanias
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What the drive is like
Drafted from the route's computed data on April 25, 2026 and reviewed against the route summary card. Read our methodology.
You peel away from the Alicante coast on the A-70, transitioning quickly onto the A-7 as the Mediterranean humidity gives way to the drier, scrub-heavy landscapes of the interior. The route is straightforward but long, dominated by the rolling hills of the Murcia region before you cut inland toward the rugged spine of the Betic mountains. Traffic around Murcia can be heavy; keep your focus as the motorway interchanges are frequent and often congested with local agricultural transport. As you cross into the Almería province, the character of the road changes significantly, with the A-91 and A-92N leading you into a stark, desert-like terrain that defines much of the eastern Andalusian corridor.
Once you join the A-92 near Guadix, the geography opens up into the vast, sun-baked plains of the interior. This high-plateau drive offers excellent visibility, but be mindful of the fierce crosswinds that can batter the car as you climb toward the highest passes of the Sierra Nevada range. The road surface here is generally well-maintained, though the elevation gain requires a steady foot to maintain the 120 km/h speed limit. Watch for speed enforcement cameras through the long, sweeping tunnels and near the descent into the deeper valleys as you approach the provincial boundaries.
Descending toward Sevilla, the landscape mellows into lush olive groves and fertile river plains. The final stretch on the A-92 marks your arrival into the heart of Andalusia, where the suburban sprawl of Seville becomes apparent long before you reach the city center. Be prepared for a shift in driving culture here; the pace in the city is significantly more frenetic than on the open highway. Ensure your fuel tank is topped up in the smaller towns along the route, as the distance between service stations can increase once you pass the main mountain stretches. Parking in Seville is difficult, so confirm your hotel has a designated spot before navigating the narrow, historic streets of the old town.
Route highlights
- The transition from Mediterranean coast to the desert landscapes of Almería
- The impressive mountain scenery surrounding Guadix
- The vast, sun-drenched olive groves marking the approach to Seville
- The historic architecture and vibrant plaza culture of Sevilla upon arrival
Trip plan
How to think about the drive: one day, split, or overnight.
Long day — start early
Doable in one day but it is a full day behind the wheel. Start before 9am, plan one proper lunch stop, keep the driver rested.
- Distance:
- 596 km
- Duration:
- 6h 42m (free-flow, no traffic)
Where to stop
Places along the route that make natural breaks for coffee, lunch, or a night.
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Totana 🇪🇸 es
≈119 km≈ 4.6 km detour from the main route
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Baza 🇪🇸 es
≈238 km≈ 19.4 km detour from the main route
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Atarfe 🇪🇸 es
≈357 km≈ 2.3 km detour from the main route
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Casariche 🇪🇸 es
≈477 km≈ 5.3 km detour from the main route
Key moves
Things to know before you set off — borders, sides of the road, tolls.
Tolls on motorways in ES
Budget for motorway tolls — France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal charge per-km, Croatia and Greece by section. Contactless cards work almost everywhere; have one loaded.
Must-know before you go
The things a driver from another country wouldn't think to ask about — fines, stickers, payment cards, opening hours.
City access & emission zones
Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla now run ZBE low-emission zones
Must knowSpain's Zonas de Bajas Emisiones (ZBE) cover central Madrid (24/7), Barcelona inside the Rondes (weekdays 7:00–20:00), Sevilla, Valencia and a growing list. Foreign plates need to register at the city portal in advance — your Euro emission class determines whether you get in. Without registration, cameras log entry and the fine reaches your home address.
Sevilla ZBE — old town one-way labyrinth + camera enforcement
Must knowSevilla
Sevilla's ZBE Casco Antiguo (since 2024) covers the medieval centre between the river and the Alcázar. Hours 07:00–22:00 every day. Combined with the existing one-way traffic system, GPS routes change daily — many old streets are pedestrianised this year that weren't last year. Park outside (Avenida de Roma, Plaza de Armas underground) and walk in.
Tolls, vignettes & road payment
Most Spanish tolls were abolished in 2024
TipThe AP-1, AP-7 (Bilbao stretch) and most of the Mediterranean coast highways are now toll-free. A handful remain: AP-9 (Galicia), AP-66 (León–Asturias), Catalonia's C-32/C-16 tunnel approach. Spain is no longer a high-toll country for cars — your fuel + a few specific bridge fees is the realistic budget.
Fuel stations
Off-motorway stations close late evening
TipSpanish provincial fuel stations often close 22:00–07:00, especially in the south. Motorway services (Cepsa, Repsol on the autovía) run 24/7. If you're routing through an Andalusian backroad, fuel before sunset and don't bank on a small-town pump.
Contactless cards work at virtually every motorway pump
TipMajor brand stations (Shell, Total, BP, Repsol, Cepsa, OMV, Eni, Esso) take Visa and Mastercard contactless without an issue. American Express and Diners are spotty south of the Alps. A €100 pre-authorisation hold is normal — it releases within 5 days. Carry €50 cash for the rare independent station.
Money & connectivity
EU roaming covers calls, texts and data at no extra cost
TipYour home EU SIM works at home rates across every EU member, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The "fair use" cap on data only applies if you're abroad more than four months. For a 2-week road trip, just use your phone normally — but switch off "data roaming" if you're leaving the EU into UK / CH for any segment.
Emergency & breakdown
112 works everywhere in the EU and continental neighbours
TipSingle number for police, ambulance, fire — works from any phone, any network, any country. On motorways, the orange SOS pillars every 2km connect direct to the regional traffic control centre and pinpoint your location. Use them over your phone if you can — it speeds the response.
Rules, fees, and thresholds change. Always verify against the official source the day before you drive — this page is a checklist, not a legal reference.
Main roads
The highways this route spends the most kilometres on.
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A-92 Autovía de Sevilla a Almería por Granada295 km
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A-7 Autovia de la Mediterrània126 km
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A-92N Autovía de Guadix a Límite de Región de Murcia119 km
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A-70 —28 km
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A-91 —17 km
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A-31 Autovía de Alicante4 km
Route character
How much of the drive is motorway vs. secondary vs. rural.
Motorway drive — fast, predictable, uneventful.
- Motorway
- 99%
- Secondary
- 0%
- Other / rural
- 1%
Drive difficulty
At-a-glance feel: how demanding is this drive for one driver?
Overall
Moderate
Manageable but pay attention — long enough that a second driver or a planned lunch break is smart.
- Long drive: 6h 42m behind the wheel at free-flow speeds.
Fuel & tolls
Rough cost expectation for a typical EU passenger car. Treat as an estimate — pump prices change weekly.
Petrol (RON 95)
≈ €69
44.7 L × €1.54 / L · 7.5 L/100 km
Diesel
≈ €61
35.7 L × €1.72 / L · 6 L/100 km
Electric (DC fast)
≈ €67
104 kWh × €0.64 / kWh · 17.5 kWh/100 km
Public DC fast charging — slower AC charging at home or hotels typically costs about half.
Motorway tolls & vignettes
≈ €54
- ES — €0.09/km on the motorway network (≈ 596 km in-country ≈ €54) Toll-free on the A-network; charged only on AP roads.
Prices last refreshed 2026-05-11.
Weather by month
Average daytime high / overnight low and typical monthly rainfall, over the past five years.
🇪🇸 Alicante
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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18°
9°
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17°
9°
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20°
11°
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21°
13°
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23°
16°
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28°
21°
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30°
24°
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31°
24°
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27°
21°
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25°
18°
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22°
13°
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18°
9°
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| 9mm | 16mm | 56mm | 16mm | 37mm | 14mm | 11mm | 13mm | 47mm | 61mm | 5mm | 30mm |
hot mild cold
🇪🇸 Sevilla
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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16°
8°
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18°
8°
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20°
10°
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25°
13°
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28°
16°
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33°
20°
|
37°
22°
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38°
23°
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31°
19°
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27°
17°
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20°
11°
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16°
7°
|
| 76mm | 46mm | 152mm | 31mm | 23mm | 23mm | 0mm | 0mm | 23mm | 159mm | 70mm | 54mm |
hot mild cold
Next 5 days at Sevilla
Live forecast — refreshes every few hours.
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Thu 21
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36° / 19°
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Fri 22
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36° / 20°
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Sat 23
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36° / 21°
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Sun 24
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34° / 21°
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Mon 25
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35° / 21°
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Forecast: MET Norway
Directions
Turn-by-turn summary of the main manoeuvres, generated by OSRM.
Show all 15 manoeuvres
- Plaça de l'Ajuntament
- —
- Autovía de Alicante (A-31)
- Autovía de Alicante (A-31) 4 km
- (A-70) 28 km
- Autovia de la Mediterrània (A-7) 10 km
- Autovía del Mediterráneo (A-7) 32 km
- Autovía del Mediterráneo (A-7) 84 km
- (A-91) 17 km
- Autovía de Guadix a Límite de Región de Murcia (A-92N) 119 km
- Autovía de Sevilla a Almería por Granada (A-92) 117 km
- Autovía de Sevilla a Almería por Granada (A-92) 178 km
- Avenida de Andalucía
- Glorieta Edward Johnston
- Glorieta Edward Johnston
By train from Alicante to Sevilla
Fastest cross-border rail itinerary from the public Transitous planner. Times reflect a typical Monday-morning departure on the next available service-day.
- Fastest journey
- 6h 22m
- 5 changes
- Lead operator
- RENFE OPERADORA
- + 1 more
- Alternatives
- 4
- Itineraries returned by the planner.
Trains on the fastest itinerary
- AVE 05113
- C3
- AVE 02160
All operators across alternatives
- RENFE OPERADORA
- Renfe Cercanias
Includes a high-speed rail leg (TGV, ICE, AVE, Frecciarossa-class).
Show route on map
Routing via the public Transitous OTP planner (community-run MOTIS instance). Cached 24 hours; verify on the operator's site before booking.
Frequently asked
Are there tolls on the route from Alicante to Sevilla?
The route primarily follows the A-7 and A-92 motorways, which are toll-free. You will not need a vignette or electronic toll tag for this journey.
What is the best time to drive this route?
Aim for an early morning start to avoid the intense midday heat and the potential for heavy summer tourist traffic leaving the coast, especially if you are traveling during peak vacation months.
Is the route through the mountains difficult in winter?
While the A-92 reaches high elevations, significant snow is rare. However, frost can occur on bridge sections during cold nights, so maintain caution if driving in late December or January.
How this page is built
Compiled by COD Solutions Oy from open European data — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for the route geometry, Open-Meteo for monthly climate normals, and Google Gemini drafts the narrative and FAQ from the computed route data. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.