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Lisbon to Seville drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 5 hr 3 min
- Distance
- 463 km
- Fuel (est.)
- €54
- Tolls (est.)
- €20
The Lisbon to Seville drive
The drive from Lisbon to Seville covers 288 miles (463 km) and takes about 5 hr 3 min without stops. That makes it a comfortable one-day drive. Leave in the morning and you'll arrive with the day ahead of you.
About 52% of it is on the A2, and most of the rest on the A-49 and the A22. On the way you go past Amora, Lepe and Moguer, and you'll be near Laranjeiro roughly 3 h 4 min in. The border from Portugal into Spain comes between Laranjeiro and Lepe, about 312 km in.
Expect gentle hills rather than climbs. The high point is around 318 m. The EN125 Coastal Road is 0 km off the route if you have time for a detour.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around €54 one-way plus roughly €20 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
At 288 miles this is longer than 75% of the 144 routes covered here, so it is worth treating as a trip in itself rather than a transfer. Even in a single day it crosses 2 countries, so keep documents where you can reach them.
The road, kilometre by kilometre
Towns within a few kilometres of the fastest route, with the time it takes to reach them without stopping, plus where you cross the border.
- StartLisbon
- 17 kmAmora11 min in
- 282 kmLaranjeiro3 h 4 min in
- 312 kmInto Spain
- 342 kmLepe3 h 44 min in
- 381 kmMoguer4 h 9 min ingood place to stop
- 463 kmSeville
How high it goes
Roads you'll be on
- A2240 km · 52%
- A-49134 km · 29%
- A2280 km · 17%
Famous roads on or near the drive
From the 500-plus passes and driving roads drivers collect in the Plan Your Road Trips app. None are on the fastest route, but these are close enough for a detour.
Best stops between Lisbon and Seville
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Beaches
Praia da Marinha
A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
Natural Wonders
Benagil Sea Cave
A cathedral-like sea cave with a massive natural skylight opening in its domed ceiling, accessible only by water along the Algarve coast.
Castles & Palaces
Silves Castle
Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.
Landmarks
Faro Cidade Velha
Walled medieval old town with cobbled lanes, a cathedral and a bone chapel, gateway to the Ria Formosa.
National Parks
Ria Formosa Natural Park
A lagoon labyrinth of barrier islands, salt marsh and flamingos stretching along the eastern Algarve coast.
Landmarks
Tavira
Genteel riverside town of churches and a Roman bridge, a relaxed base for the eastern Algarve.
Beaches
Praia da Falésia
A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.
Famous Roads
EN125 Coastal Road
The classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
Landmarks
Vilamoura Marina
The Algarve's glossy marina lined with yachts, restaurants and golf, a lively coastal pit stop.
What you need for this drive
Rules for each country on the route, in the order you meet them.
Portugal
- Motorway
- 120 km/h · 50 in town
- Tolls
- Portagens
- Must carry
- warning triangle, hi-vis vest
Low-emission zones: Lisbon ZER (Zona de Emissoes Reduzidas).
Spain
- Motorway
- 120 km/h · 50 in town
- Tolls
- Autopistas de peaje (AP roads)
- Must carry
- warning triangle, hi-vis vest
Low-emission zones: ZBE (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones) - national rollout.
Checked against national road authorities and the ECB reference rates. Rules change — confirm before you travel.
Lisbon to Seville FAQs
How long is the drive from Lisbon to Seville?
Driving from Lisbon to Seville takes about 5 hr 3 min nonstop, covering 288 miles (463 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Lisbon to Seville?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €54 one-way. Expect around €20 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Lisbon to Seville in one day?
Yes, at about 5 hr 3 min of driving, Lisbon to Seville is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
Which roads do you take from Lisbon to Seville?
The fastest route uses the A2 (about 240 km), the A-49 (about 134 km), the A22 (about 80 km). It passes Amora, Laranjeiro, Lepe, Moguer.
Where should I stop on the way from Lisbon to Seville?
If you stop every couple of hours, Moguer comes up about 4 h in. All are just off the main road.
What other drives can I plan on Plan Your Road Trips?
We publish drive times, distances and fuel estimates for 144 routes across Europe and beyond, including 4 other drives in the same country. Browse them all on the routes index.
What are the best stops between Lisbon and Seville?
Top-rated stops in the drive corridor include Praia da Marinha, Benagil Sea Cave, Silves Castle: see the full list of 9 stops on this page.
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