🇪🇸 Same-country drive · Spain
Driving from Sevilla to Alicante
Drive across southern Spain from the historic streets of Sevilla to the Mediterranean coast of Alicante via the A-92 motorway.
- 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.
Avoids motorways
+3h 50m- Distance:
- 662 km (+67 km)
- Duration:
- 10h 32m
Via: N-322 · A-431 · CM-313 · A-306
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.
5h 11m
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 leave the heat of Sevilla by picking up the A-92 heading east, a route that cuts straight through the heart of the Andalusian interior. As you move away from the Guadalquivir valley, the landscape shifts from olive groves to the starker, high-altitude terrain skirting the Sierra Nevada mountains. Keep a steady eye on your speedometer here; while the motorway infrastructure is generous, long stretches of this road are prone to sudden crosswinds, particularly as you gain elevation toward the high plains near Guadix.
Transitioning from the A-92 to the A-92N and eventually the A-7, you will notice the gradual shift from the arid, sun-baked landscape of the interior to the coastal humidity of the Mediterranean. The A-7 coastal corridor is significantly busier than the quiet stretches through central Andalusia, with heavy transit traffic converging as you approach the Murcia region. Expect a more intense driving rhythm once you merge onto the Mediterranean motorway, where frequent exits serve the growing tourist hubs along the Costa Blanca.
Crossing into the Valencian Community brings a change in the local atmosphere and road signage, though the rules of the road remain consistent with the rest of Spain. Remember that while this stretch is largely toll-free, urban speed limits are strictly enforced, especially when maneuvering through the busy approach to Alicante. Fuel stops are frequent along the A-7, though prices are generally more competitive at the larger service stations located just off the main motorway exits rather than those directly on the highway.
Visibility is typically excellent across this route, but be mindful of the glare when driving into the late afternoon sun along the coast. Ensure your vehicle’s cooling system is in good health, as the central Spanish plateau can be unforgiving during the summer months. Plan to arrive in Alicante by following the signs for the port area, which serves as the primary gateway to the city’s historic center and the northern beach districts.
Route highlights
- The panoramic transition from the Sierras to the Mediterranean coast
- The historic cave dwellings visible near the town of Guadix
- The final approach into Alicante with views of the Santa Bárbara Castle
- The diverse architectural shift from Mudéjar influences in Seville to modern coastal infrastructure
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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Casariche 🇪🇸 es
≈119 km≈ 5.3 km detour from the main route
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Atarfe 🇪🇸 es
≈238 km≈ 2.3 km detour from the main route
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Baza 🇪🇸 es
≈357 km≈ 19.2 km detour from the main route
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Totana 🇪🇸 es
≈477 km≈ 4.4 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 Autovía del Mediterráneo140 km
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A-92N Autovía de Guadix a Límite de Región de Murcia119 km
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A-91 —18 km
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A-70 —14 km
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A-31 Autovía de Alicante3 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.
🇪🇸 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°
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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°
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| 76mm | 46mm | 152mm | 31mm | 23mm | 23mm | 0mm | 0mm | 23mm | 159mm | 70mm | 54mm |
hot mild cold
🇪🇸 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°
|
| 9mm | 16mm | 56mm | 16mm | 37mm | 14mm | 11mm | 13mm | 47mm | 61mm | 5mm | 30mm |
hot mild cold
Next 5 days at Alicante
Live forecast — refreshes every few hours.
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Thu 21
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26° / 17°
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Fri 22
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27° / 19°
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Sat 23
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25° / 19°
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Sun 24
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26° / 18°
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Mon 25
⛅
28° / 19°
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Forecast: MET Norway
Directions
Turn-by-turn summary of the main manoeuvres, generated by OSRM.
Show all 16 manoeuvres
- Glorieta Edward Johnston
- Avenida de Andalucía
- —
- Autovía de Sevilla a Almería por Granada (A-92) 295 km
- Autovía de Guadix a Límite de Región de Murcia (A-92N) 119 km
- (A-91) 18 km
- Autovía del Mediterráneo (A-7) 112 km
- Autovia de la Mediterrània (A-7) 28 km
- (A-70) 14 km
- Autovía de Alicante (A-31) 3 km
- — 0.5 km
- Carrer de Mèxic
- Autovía de Alicante (A-31) 0.5 km
- —
- Bulevard Far de l'Illa de Tabarca
- Plaça de l'Ajuntament
By train from Sevilla to Alicante
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
- 5h 11m
- 3 changes
- Lead operator
- RENFE OPERADORA
- + 1 more
- Alternatives
- 5
- Itineraries returned by the planner.
Trains on the fastest itinerary
- AVE 03981
- AVE 05382
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
Do I need a vignette to drive on Spanish motorways?
No, there is no vignette system in Spain. Most of the A-92 and A-7 route consists of toll-free autovías, though some specific motorway sections may occasionally have tolls.
What is the speed limit on the motorways between Sevilla and Alicante?
The standard speed limit on Spanish motorways is 120 km/h, unless otherwise marked by temporary signage for road works or hazards.
Are there any specific driving challenges on this route?
The primary challenges include high temperatures in the Andalusian interior and crosswinds in the high plains. Traffic intensity also increases significantly once you merge onto the coastal A-7 near Murcia and Alicante.
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.