How much does the A2 licence cost in Spain in 2026

If you have spent months eyeing a 35 kW naked bike and working out when you could take one home, the first obstacle is not the motorcycle: it is the licence. And here comes the first honest point of this article: almost no driving school will give you a fixed figure over the phone, because the final price depends on how many lessons you need, not on a flat rate.

What the A2 licence is and the requirements to get it

The A2 is the permit that allows you to ride motorcycles of up to 35 kW of power (47.6 CV) with a maximum power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 kW/kg, with no displacement limit. To obtain it you need to be at least 18 years old, pass a medical-psychotechnical examination and pass a theory test plus two practical tests: manoeuvres on a closed circuit and riding on open roads.

A2 DGT fee 2026: how much the official exam costs

There is no room for debate here: the DGT fee 2.1 costs €94.05 and entitles you to two exam attempts. This means that if you fail one of the tests you have a second chance included in that payment. But if you fail twice, even on different tests, you must submit a new application and pay again, so each extra round of failures costs you another €94.05 in fees, not counting the additional lessons.

Full breakdown of costs: registration, psychotechnical test and practical lessons

Beyond the fee, the price is made up of several items that vary depending on the driving school:

• Psychotechnical test: between €25 and €65 depending on the centre.
• Driving school registration: the joining fee includes opening the file and access to the theory material, with a usual price of €80 to €180.
• Closed circuit lessons (track): between 5 and 10 lessons on average, at €35–55 each, which means a total circuit cost of €175 to €550.
• Open road riding lessons: between 8 and 15 lessons, also at €35–55 per session, adding up to between €280 and €825 in total.
• Driving school administrative management: an additional €40–80, usually charged when the file is closed.

Average price of the A2 licence in Spain: practical cases

If you already have the B licence

Having held the B for some time saves you the theory part at many centres and usually reduces the lessons needed. In that case the cost drops to roughly €500 to €900, including registration, track and road lessons, and the fees for the two practical exams.

If you pass first time

A realistic budget example with few lessons would be: registration €220, fee €94.05, psychotechnical test €45, six track lessons at €32.50 and four road lessons at €47.50, plus €80 in administration. Adding everything up, the total comes to around €820, an optimistic but common scenario for someone who has already ridden a 125.

If you have any failures

Each failure that forces you to renew the application adds €94.05 in new fees, plus the reinforcement lessons the driving school recommends before the next attempt. Accumulating failed tests can push the total cost above €1,500, and this is not a rare exception: it is the most frequent scenario among those who start from scratch with no prior experience on two wheels.

A2 licence price by region in Spain

The cost per lesson hour varies considerably depending on where you enrol. This table summarises the most consistent ranges across sources:

Region	Practical lesson price	Average registration	Estimated total cost
Madrid city	€30–42 per lesson	€150–300	€1,100–2,000
Large cities (Barcelona, Valencia, Seville)	€28–38 per lesson	€150–250	€900–1,400
Medium-sized towns and rural areas	€25–35 per lesson	€80–180	€600–1,000

Madrid has the most expensive practical rate in Spain, at €30–42/h, while the national average stands at €31.15 per lesson. If your budget is tight, it is worth comparing driving schools in nearby towns before enrolling in the provincial capital.

Which motorcycles you can ride with the A2 licence

With the A2 you gain access to virtually the entire mid-range market: approved 35 kW nakeds, mid-displacement neo-retros, a good share of entry-level sport-tourers and large limited scooters. A typical example is the Yamaha MT-07, which is available in a version limited to 35 kW and is one of the nakeds most chosen by those who have just obtained their A2. Restrictable versions do, however, need a limiting kit installed and documented in order to ride legally.

How long the A2 licence lasts and when it must be renewed

The A2 is valid for 10 years, and for 5 years once you reach 65. Renewal involves passing the medical examination again, but not repeating the exam.

Advantages of getting the A2 before the A

With at least 2 years’ seniority on the A2 you can move up to the A, which allows any motorcycle, provided you complete the training set by the DGT and pay the 2.3 fee, of €28.87. This transition is much cheaper and quicker than obtaining the A directly from scratch, because you only sit the road riding test. Riding for two years on a limited motorcycle also gives you real-world mileage before moving up to unrestricted power, something that is especially noticeable when braking and managing torque in the wet.

Verdict: who it pays off for in 2026

The A2 pays off for almost anyone starting out on motorcycles, because it spreads the learning across two stages and makes the final step to the A cheaper. If you already have a long-held B licence, the saving is clear and the process quick. If you are starting from scratch and have no patience for several lessons, be prepared for a cost that can exceed €1,200 without this being any kind of abuse by the driving school: it is the track and road hours that really make the difference, not the DGT fee.