Palaces, tapas bars and a gorge-top town
This is leg 1 of 3, the opening leg.
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Travel leg · Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda
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.


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.
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.
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.
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.
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
Compact old town; 2 nights for the Mezquita and patios.

Great mosque of red-and-white arches with a Renaissance cathedral built inside.

Old Jewish quarter of whitewashed lanes, a medieval synagogue and pot-lined alleys.

Old tavern serving salmorejo, aubergine with honey and stews around a patio.

Historic winery and tavern with barrels signed by famous visitors.

Fortress-palace with terraced gardens, pools and Roman mosaics.

Bridge over the Guadalquivir leading to the Calahorra Tower.
Andalusia's capital; stay 3 nights for palaces, flamenco and tapas.
Where Seville → Córdoba sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Palaces, tapas bars and a gorge-top town
This is leg 1 of 3, the opening 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 ↗
Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seville high | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 28° | 35° | 39° | 38° | 32° | 26° | 19° | 16° |
| Córdoba high | 15° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 28° | 34° | 38° | 38° | 32° | 26° | 19° | 15° |
| Seville rain | 48 | 49 | 58 | 53 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 71 | 71 | 57 |
| Córdoba rain | 46 | 49 | 65 | 53 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 28 | 69 | 66 | 62 |
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 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.
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.
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.
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