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Getting There & Away in Seville

Overall8.4/10Easier to reach than about 80% of cities

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
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026

These are the sources cited in this getting there & away research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.

  1. 1.sevillecityguide.com
  2. 2.aeropuerto-sevilla.com
  3. 3.secretflying.com
  4. 4.visit-andalucia.com
  5. 5.thetrainline.com
  6. 6.tussam.es
  7. 7.sevilla-airport.com
  8. 8.en.wikipedia.org
  9. 9.andalucia.com
  10. 10.lonelyplanet.com
  11. 11.livingtours.com
  12. 12.trip.com
  13. 13.trading-economics.com
  14. 14.xe.com

Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.