How to Get to Seville

Seville is one of Spain's easier Andalusian cities to reach. For many visitors the choice is between flying into Seville Airport or arriving by high-speed train from another Spanish city.

From Seville Airport

Seville Airport is close to the city. Aena's current airport information lists the EA Airport Special city bus as the public transport link, with service to Seville from 4:30 to 00:05 and to the airport from 5:22 to 1:00. Check the official page before travel because operating details can change.

Taxi from the airport

A taxi is the simplest option when you have heavy luggage, arrive very late, or are travelling with several people. It is also useful when your hotel sits deep inside a pedestrianised part of the historic centre where a bus is less convenient.

Train: Santa Justa

Santa Justa is the main railway station. High-speed services make Seville a practical base for trips to Córdoba, Madrid and other Spanish cities. From Santa Justa, you can continue by bus, taxi, tram, or on foot if you are staying east of the historic core and do not mind the walk.

Long-distance bus

Buses can be useful for journeys where rail schedules are less convenient, but compare total travel time rather than just fare. For a first-time visitor, high-speed rail is often the better choice when a direct service avoids airport transfers.

Driving into Seville

Use a car when Seville is one stop in a longer road trip, not because the city itself requires one. The historic centre has narrow streets, pedestrian zones and limited parking. A hotel garage can be valuable if you drive, but confirm access instructions before you arrive.

Getting around once you arrive

Walk first. The main attractions sit close enough together that changing transport for every short journey usually adds friction. TUSSAM buses, the tram and the metro are useful when you are moving between the centre, Santa Justa, Triana and outer neighbourhoods. The Metro de Sevilla currently runs later on Fridays, Saturdays and some event periods, with special services added around Holy Week and the April Fair.

For day trips

Rail is the natural choice for Córdoba and other major cities. A car becomes more useful for scattered rural stops. If the point of a day trip is wine, villages or a slow lunch rather than a single monument, compare driving time with an organised excursion before deciding.

Airport or train?

For a city break starting in another Spanish destination, the train is often the cleanest option because Santa Justa puts you on the city side of the airport-transfer question. For international flights, Seville Airport keeps the arrival simple enough that there is little reason to complicate the first day with a rental car.