Overall8.4/10Easier to reach than about 80% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- The EA airport bus is nearly 3 times more expensive than standard city buses (€6 vs €1.40), but it's the most reliable public transport option from the airport.
- There is currently no direct train or metro connection from the airport to the city center; the EA bus is the primary public transport option.
- Seville Airport is small and straightforward with one integrated terminal, making it easy to navigate compared to larger European hubs.
- Santa Justa train station is Spain's third-busiest and is well-connected to major Spanish cities via high-speed AVE trains.
- Córdoba is an excellent 45-minute day trip by train, feasible even for short visits. Granada (2.5 hours) and Ronda (requires bus or car) are also popular day-trip options.
- If navigating to/from the city center with luggage, a taxi offers fixed fares and door-to-door convenience, though the EA bus saves money.
- Booking train tickets in advance typically yields better prices. The Trainline app is recommended for convenient advance bookings.
- No ferry services connect Seville to other cities or regions due to its inland location on the Guadalquivir River.
High Speed Ave Routes
Renfe AVE
- Destination
- Madrid
- Distance Km
- 525
- Travel time
- 2.5 hours
Renfe AVE
- Destination
- Barcelona
- Travel time
- 5.5 hours
Renfe AVE
- Destination
- Valencia
- Travel time
- 4.5 hours
Renfe AVE
- Destination
- Córdoba
- Duration Minutes
- 45
Renfe AVE
- Destination
- Málaga
- Travel time
- 2 hours
Renfe AVE
- Destination
- Granada
- Travel time
- 2.5 hours
Regional And Long Distance Routes
Renfe Regional and Alvia Trains
- Destinations
- Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera, Almería, Huelva, Jaén
Renfe Larga Distancia
- Destination
- Algeciras
Airport Ground Transport
Bus (EA - Especial Aeropuerto)
- Price
- €6.00
- Frequency
- Every 12-20 minutes daytime, every 30-35 minutes at night
- Operating Hours
- 4:30 AM to 1:00 AM
- Duration Minutes
- 30
- Notes
- Most affordable option; can be crowded during peak hours. Purchase on board or in advance. Monthly pass available.
Main Stops
- Plaza de Armas (main terminus)
- Prado de San Sebastián
- San Bernardo
- Santa Justa train station
- Paseo de Colón (near Torre del Oro)
Taxi (Official)
- Price Range
- €28
- Available 24 7
- Yes
- Duration Minutes
- 15
- Notes
- White taxis with yellow stripe. Fixed regulated fares from airport to city center. Available outside terminal arrivals area.
Rideshare (Uber / Cabify)
- Price Range
- €20
- Duration Minutes
- 15
- Notes
- Prices vary by demand. Pickup at designated areas outside terminal.
Car Rental
- Notes
- Major international companies (Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt) and Spanish companies have desks in arrivals hall. Travel time approximately 15-20 minutes.
Private Transfer
- Notes
- Can be pre-booked for door-to-door service. Useful for groups or travelers with lots of luggage.
Day Trip Destinations By Car
Ronda
- Distance Km
- 128
- Travel Time Hours
- 1.83
- Notes
- White villages (Pueblos Blancos), dramatic gorge setting
Arcos De La Frontera
- Distance Km
- ~100
- Travel Time Minutes
- 75
- Notes
- White village
Aracena
- Notes
- Limestone caves
Day Trip Destinations By Train
Córdoba
- Highlights
- Mezquita Catedral, historic city
- Distance Km
- 134
- Travel Method
- AVE train
- Travel Time Minutes
- 45
Granada
- Highlights
- Alhambra Palace, Albaicín district
- Distance Km
- 248
- Travel Method
- AVE train
- Travel Time Hours
- 2.5
Jerez De La Frontera
- Highlights
- Sherry bodegas, equestrian shows
- Distance Km
- ~100
- Travel Method
- Train
- Travel Time Hours
- 1
Cádiz
- Highlights
- Coastal beaches
- Travel Method
- Train (regional)
Airport
- Name
- Seville Airport (SVQ) / Seville-San Pablo Airport
- Terminal Info
- Single integrated terminal (T1) handling all arrivals, departures, domestic and international flights
- Distance From City Center Km
- 9
- Distance From City Center Miles
- 5.6
Ferries
- Note
- Seville is an inland city on the Guadalquivir River. No passenger ferry services to other cities or regions. The city is not positioned for international ferry access.
Main Station
- Name
- Seville–Santa Justa
- Location
- Avenida Kansas City, northeastern part of city center
- Platforms
- 12
- Opening Hours
- Monday-Friday 4:30 AM-12:30 AM; Saturday-Sunday/Holidays 5:15 AM-12:30 AM
- Ticket Office Hours
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Secondary Stations
Secondary Stations
- San Bernardo (linked to metro line 1)
- Virgen del Rocío
CercaníAs Local Trains
- Benefit
- Free Combinado Cercanías benefit: with a Larga Distancia or AVE ticket, travel free on Cercanías for 4 hours before departure or after arrival
- Description
- Five lines connecting to suburban areas and metropolitan region
Long Distance Buses
- Note
- Services to other Spanish cities and regions
Main Stations
- Plaza de Armas (main intercity bus station)
- Prado de San Sebastián
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