Seville Transport

Please go to Seville Airport Transfers if you're looking for how to get from the airport to the city.

Seville transport is first class in terms of getting there and getting around once you've arrived.

Getting to Seville is easy thanks to the high speed AVE train service that was built for the 1992 EXPO. There's also an airport with many domestic arrivals from the main Spanish cities as well as some international flights. Bus services arrive from all over the country.

Once you're in the city you'll be able to get around most of the main sights on foot. However, there are plenty bus services to help you get around, the quaint horse drawn carriages which are a novel way to see the Plaza de España and a great system for renting bicycles and dropping them off at hundreds of places scattered all over Seville.

Seville City Buses

Public buses in and around the Seville metropolitan region are operated by a consortium of operators. Timetables (in Spanish) are available on the Seville bus transport website: City buses including the airport bus are operated by Tussam. There are bus services to destinations all over Andalucia departing from the Prado de San Sebastian bus station in Seville. Departures to Madrid or Portugal depart from the Plaza de Armas bus station. Bus timetables and fares are on the Movelia website.

Seville Train Transport

RENFE operates intercity trains to Seville including the high speed AVE service to Cordoba and Madrid. Their website can also be used to find information about local trains (cercanias) serving the Seville metropolitan region. If you're coming to Seville by train from Madrid you'll arrive at the Santa Justa Station in just 2 hours 30 minutes from Madrid Atocha. Reservations should be made well in advance for journeys which coincide with the Feria de Abril or Holy Week. Bookings can be made online in English at RENFE. From Santa Justa it's best to take a taxi to your final destination. Before booking the AVE be sure to take a look at the ALTARIA train which takes longer but can prove a fair bit cheaper.

There are also efficient train services to Granada, Malaga, and many other destinations in Andalucia. Please note that some departures are also from the San Bernardo railway stations which is walking distance from Barrio Santa Cruz and far more convenient than the Santa Justa station if you're staying in the tourist centre.

Seville Metro

The Seville metro has been an ongoing headache for local politicians since initial construction began in 1974. Fears of damage to historic buildings resulted in the project being put on hold between 1983 and 1999. The idea is to create four lines covering the city and its metropolitan area though it isn't expected to be functional in any form before 2010.

Seville Tram

A great addition to Seville city centre is the tram which runs from Plaza Nueva to Prado de San Sebastián with stops at Archivo de Indias and Puerta de Jerez. This is being extended to link with the high speed AVE train station at Santa Justa.

Hop on Hop Off Buses

On the riverside next to the Torre del Oro is the most convenient starting point for the hop on hop off bus tours of Seville. Buses depart about every 20 minutes following a route which includes the following stops: Torre del Oro - Plaza de Espana - Isla Magica - Monasterio de la Cartuja

The whole route takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and you can get off as often as you like at the designated stops. Commentary is available in English and the ticket is valid for 24 hours from when it is first used.

Horse Drawn Carriages

In the main square outside the Cathedral you'll see many horse drawn carriages offering tours around the city. They generally follow a fixed route out past the Tobacco Factory to the Plaza de España and María Luisa Park returning via the Torre de Oro and La Maestranza bullring. The 40 minute trip costs around 30 Euros with official prices posted on signs near the departure point.

Seville Card

If you're planning on using the hop on hop off bus service you might like to consider purchasing the Seville Tourist Card which covers not only the hop on hop off service but also includes a boat trip on the Guadalquivir river, entrance to the city's main tourist attractions and discounts on shopping, restaurants and entrance to flamenco shows.

Guadalquivir Cruise

If you fancy a break from walking around the city there are daily cruises along the Guadalquivir River which depart from the Torre de Oro. You can get more information at Seville River Cruises. This river cruise is quite unremarkable. It's generally popular with children and tourists with tired legs but shouldn't be considered an essential activity when visiting Seville.

Seville Cycles

Seville has made commendable progress in making the city cycle friendly by building cycle paths all over the city and setting up a bike share scheme which allows you to pick up a bike from one of the many bike stations and leaving it at another. The locals have adopted the new system with open arms and cyclists can be seen all over the place. A weekly membership only costs €5.00 then the first 30 minutes of each journey is free (the next hour costs €1.00 and subsequent hours are €2.00 each). A stumbling block for tourists is the €150.00 deposit that must be deposited when first registering. Payment is made at one of the 250 Sevici stations dotted around the city. See http://en.sevici.es/ for more information.