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Travel leg · Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda

Seville to Córdoba

Seville and Córdoba sit about 120 km (74 mi) apart in a straight line, with Córdoba to the north-east. It is leg 1 of 3 on our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda itinerary, a 10-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.

Seville, where this leg starts
From · Seville
Córdoba, where this leg ends
To · Córdoba
Straight-line distance
120 km · 74 mi
Est. road distance
144–168 km
Est. drive time
1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min
Direction
Heading north-east
Curated routes
1 itinerary

Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.

Ways to get there

We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.

By car

Most travelers on our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 144–168 km (89–104 mi) of road and 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.

By train

Our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda guide also mentions trains for parts of the trip. Whether a direct train links Seville and Córdoba depends on the line — check timetables.

High-speed trains link Seville, Córdoba and Granada in under 2 hours each. Hire a car for Ronda and the white towns, or take the train from Granada to Ronda via Antequera.

Open Seville → Córdoba directions in Google Maps ↗

Worth stopping for

Picks from our curated guides at both ends.

When you arrive in Córdoba

Compact old town; 2 nights for the Mezquita and patios.

Before you leave Seville

Andalusia's capital; stay 3 nights for palaces, flamenco and tapas.

On this curated route

Where Seville → Córdoba sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.

Going the other way? Córdoba to Seville is the same 120 km in a straight line, heading south-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗

Weather at each end

Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both.

Average monthly high temperature and rainfall in Seville and Córdoba
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Seville high15°17°20°23°28°35°39°38°32°26°19°16°
Córdoba high15°16°19°23°28°34°38°38°32°26°19°15°
Seville rain484958532851324717157
Córdoba rain464965533351728696662

Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Córdoba month guides.

Seville to Córdoba: questions travelers ask

How far is Seville from Córdoba?

Seville is about 120 km (74 mi) from Córdoba in a straight line, with Córdoba to the north-east. By road, we estimate 144–168 km (89–104 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.

How long does it take to drive from Seville to Córdoba?

An estimated 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min, assuming 144–168 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.

Which itineraries include the trip from Seville to Córdoba?

Our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda itinerary includes this leg. Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda runs about 10 days across 4 stops, best in Mar – May, Oct – Nov.

Onward from Córdoba

Guides for both ends

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