Getting around · Seville · Spain
Getting around Seville
Public transport, passes, airport connections and when a car makes sense.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Seville is flat and compact, and almost every sight in the old town is within walking distance. The Metrocentro tram, Tussam buses, a single metro line and the Sevici bike-share fill the gaps. No.
Key facts
- Main way around
- Walking
- Airports
- SVQ
- Need a car?
- No
- Travel pass
- Tarjeta Multiviaje
Ways to get around
Walking
The Cathedral, Alcázar, Santa Cruz, Plaza de España and Triana are all within about 25 minutes' walk of each other on flat streets.
Bus
Tussam buses cover the whole city, including circular routes around the old town and the special airport line.
A rechargeable Tarjeta Multiviaje card makes each ride cheaper than paying the driver.
Tram
The short Metrocentro tram runs from Plaza Nueva past the Cathedral and Puerta de Jerez to San Bernardo station.
Metro
Metro line 1 crosses the city east to west, useful for reaching Nervión, San Bernardo and the outer suburbs rather than the old town.
Cycling
Seville has a large network of cycle lanes and the Sevici bike-share scheme, with weekly subscriptions for visitors.
Taxi
White taxis with a yellow stripe are plentiful and reasonably priced; ride-hailing apps also operate.
Taxis cannot enter much of Santa Cruz, so expect to walk the last few minutes to some hotels.
Tickets and passes
Tarjeta Multiviaje
A rechargeable Tussam card that lowers bus fares and can be shared between travellers.
Tarjeta Turística
Tussam tourist card with unlimited bus travel for one or three days.
From the airport
Seville Airport (SVQ) is about 10 km northeast of the centre. The Tussam airport bus (EA) runs via Santa Justa station to the centre and Plaza de Armas in about 35 minutes, and taxis charge a fixed fare to the city.
Do you need a car?
No. The old town is walkable and many streets are restricted to traffic. A car is only useful for exploring the white villages or Doñana; for Córdoba, Jerez and Cádiz the train is easier.
Reaching the day trips
| Destination | Travel time | How |
|---|---|---|
| Córdoba | About 45 minutes by high-speed train | AVE or Avant train from Santa Justa |
| Jerez de la Frontera | About 1 hour by train | Regional train from Santa Justa |
| Cádiz | About 1 hour 45 minutes by train | Regional train from Santa Justa |
| Carmona | About 40 minutes by bus | Bus or car |
| Itálica | About 25 minutes by bus | Bus to Santiponce |
| Granada | About 2.5–3 hours by bus or train | Bus or train |
| Ronda | About 2 hours by bus or car | Bus or car |
Questions travellers ask
+Do you need a car in Seville?
No. The old town is walkable and many streets are restricted to traffic. A car is only useful for exploring the white villages or Doñana; for Córdoba, Jerez and Cádiz the train is easier.
+How do you get from the airport to Seville?
Seville Airport (SVQ) is about 10 km northeast of the centre. The Tussam airport bus (EA) runs via Santa Justa station to the centre and Plaza de Armas in about 35 minutes, and taxis charge a fixed fare to the city.
+What is the best way to get around Seville?
Walking: The Cathedral, Alcázar, Santa Cruz, Plaza de España and Triana are all within about 25 minutes' walk of each other on flat streets.