Comparison · Lisbon vs Seville · Portugal / Spain
Lisbon vs Seville
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Lisbon for Pastel de nata, Tram 28 and beaches; choose Seville for Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral. Seville is generally less expensive, and the two are about 313 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 313 km
- Less expensive
- Seville
- Best time for Lisbon
- April–June and September–October
- Best time for Seville
- March–May and October–November
Side by side
| Lisbon | Seville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Spain |
| Known for | Pastel de nata, Tram 28 and Fado | Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and Plaza de España |
| Best time to visit | April–June and September–October | March–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $150–$260 | $130–$230 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Affordable |
| Warmest month | August, 29°C (84°F) | July, 36°C (97°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 15°C (59°F) | January, 16°C (61°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 5 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 7 |
| Beaches | Carcavelos | — |
| Airports | LIS | SVQ |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Lisbon for…
Pastel de nata, Tram 28 and beaches. Lisbon climbs seven hills above the wide Tagus estuary, a short train ride from Atlantic beaches. The flat Baixa grid, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, links the medieval lanes of Alfama and the castle with Chiado and the bar streets of Bairro Alto, while…
Choose Seville for…
Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral. Andalusia's capital has one of the largest old towns in Europe, a maze of whitewashed lanes and orange-tree squares around the Cathedral, the Giralda tower and the Real Alcázar palace. Across the Guadalquivir river, Triana is the traditional home of flamenco…
Top sights compared
| # | Lisbon | Seville |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerónimos Monastery | Real Alcázar |
| 2 | Belém Tower | Seville Cathedral and the Giralda |
| 3 | São Jorge Castle | Plaza de España |
| 4 | Alfama, the Sé and Santa Luzia | Parque de María Luisa |
| 5 | Tram 28 | Metropol Parasol (Las Setas) |
Food compared
| Lisbon | Seville |
|---|---|
| Custard tart | Salmorejo |
| Bacalhau à Brás | Spinach with chickpeas |
| Grilled sardines | Pork cheeks |
| Bifana | Montadito de pringá |
Which is cheaper?
Seville is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $130–$230 per person there, against $150–$260 in Lisbon (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Seville on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Lisbon and Seville are about 313 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Lisbon and 4 in Seville.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Lisbon or Seville cheaper?
Seville is usually less expensive: about $130–$230 a day mid-range against $150–$260 (estimates).
+Is Lisbon or Seville better for a first trip?
Pick Lisbon for Pastel de nata, Tram 28 and beaches, or Seville for Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral.
+How far is Lisbon from Seville?
About 313 km in a straight line.