Driving from Seville to Madrid: Distance & Time

Seville → Madrid

• Distance: 517 km (321 mi)
• Driving time: ~5 hours 33 minutes (normal traffic, no long stops)

Route

AP-4 / A-5 (Autovía del Sur) – Toll-free dual carriageway most of the way.

1. Seville → AP-4 toward Cádiz → merge A-5 at Las Cabezas de San Juan.
2. A-5 through: Jerez, Arcos, Ronda (detour), Antequera, Córdoba, Despeñaperros (Sierra Morena pass), Ciudad Real, Toledo.
3. Enter Madrid via A-5 / M-40.

Alternatives

• High-speed train (AVE): 2h 30m – city center to city center. Often faster door-to-door.
• Bus (ALSA): ~6–7 hours, cheaper.

Tips

• Despeñaperros pass can have fog/snow in winter—check DGT traffic cams.
• Córdoba & Toledo are worthwhile stops if time allows.
• Madrid rush hour (8–10 AM, 7–9 PM) adds 30–60 min.