Seville
Seville airport to city centre: trains, buses, taxis and costs
Take the EA bus (about 35–45 min, roughly €4–5, 2026 estimate) for the cheapest direct run to the centre; take a taxi (about 20–30 min, roughly €25–35) if you land late, carry bags or share the fare. There is no useful train from the terminal to the centre.
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GuideSeville
Key facts
- Airport code
- SVQ — Seville San Pablo (Aeropuerto de Sevilla)
- Distance to centrecheck
- About 10 km northeast of the historic centre
- Cheapest optioncheck
- EA airport bus, roughly €4–5 one way (2026 estimate)
- Fastest optioncheck
- Taxi, about 20–30 min depending on traffic
- Train to the centrecheck
- No direct train; the terminal rail line is not a centre service
- Bus frequencycheck
- Roughly every 20–30 min during the day, less at night
- Payment on the buscheck
- Card or contactless accepted on newer buses; keep coins as backup
- Late arrivalscheck
- Taxi ranks at the terminal run through the night; bus hours are shorter
Quick answer
Seville San Pablo (SVQ) sits about 10 km northeast of the old town. Three ways in: the EA city bus, a taxi, or a pre-booked private transfer. There is no useful train from the terminal to the centre, so ignore rail unless you are heading to a specific Cercanías stop outside the middle.
Decide by arrival time and luggage. Daytime with one bag: EA bus. After about 23:00, two or more people, or heavy bags: taxi. Fixed-price private transfers cost more than a taxi but remove the queue and the language barrier.
Options at a glance
- Bus stop is outside the arrivals hall; buy on board or tap a contactless card.
- Official taxi rank is signposted at the terminal exit; ignore anyone approaching you inside the hall.
- Private transfers meet you in arrivals with a name sign if you book that option.
| Option | Time to centre | Cost (2026 estimate) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA airport bus | 35–45 min | €4–5 one way | Solo travellers, daytime, light luggage |
| Taxi from the rank | 20–30 min | €25–35 | Two or more people, late arrivals, bags |
| Pre-booked private transfer | 20–30 min | €35–60 | Families, fixed price, meet-and-greet |
| Ride-hailing app | 20–30 min | €20–35 | If a car is available; pickup point can be awkward |
| Rental car | 20–30 min | €30–70 a day plus fuel and parking | Trips onward to Andalusia |
Times assume normal traffic; the ring road and the last stretch into the old town slow sharply at rush hour. Fares are 2026 estimates — check the meter or the app before you commit.
The detail
The EA bus is the standard budget route. It runs between the airport and the city centre, with stops around the historic core and near the main rail station, so it works if your hotel is in the old town or close to Santa Justa. Journey time is roughly 35–45 minutes depending on traffic. Buses run through the day at roughly 20–30 minute intervals, with a thinner service early and late; confirm the last departure for your date before you rely on it.
Taxis are metered and the rank is at the terminal. Expect about 20–30 minutes to the centre and roughly €25–35 on the meter, more at night, on Sundays or with heavy bags. Drivers generally take cards, but keep some cash. If someone inside the arrivals hall offers you a ride, walk past and use the rank.
Ride-hailing apps operate in Seville but airport pickup can be restricted to a designated area, which adds a walk. Pre-booked private transfers are the simplest fixed-price option, especially for families or a late landing. Rental cars are only worth it if you are leaving the city — parking in the old town is expensive and the centre has low-emission restrictions.
What it costs
The bus is by far the cheapest way in; a taxi costs several times more but splits well between two or more people. Add a small buffer for night rates, luggage and tolls if your route uses them. If you are continuing across the country, compare the airport transfer against a train from Santa Justa before booking anything.
A useful rule: for one person the bus saves roughly €20–30 against a taxi; for three people the taxi is often cheaper per head than three bus tickets plus the walk from the stop.
| Party size | Cheapest sensible choice | Rough total (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller, daytime | EA bus | €4–5 |
| 2 travellers with bags | Taxi | €25–35 total |
| 3–4 travellers | Taxi or private transfer | €25–60 total |
| Late arrival, any size | Taxi or pre-booked transfer | €25–60 total |
Tips
- Have the address of your hotel written down in Spanish; many drivers prefer it to a map pin.
- If you land after midnight, book a transfer in advance rather than gambling on the bus.
- Validate nothing on the bus — just pay the driver or tap; keep the ticket until you get off.
- The old town is largely pedestrian and one-way; a taxi may drop you a few minutes' walk from the door.
- For onward travel, Santa Justa is the AVE hub for Córdoba, Madrid and Málaga — build in time to get there from your hotel.
- Buy a travel eSIM before you fly so you can call a car or check the bus timetable on landing.
FAQ
Questions people ask
How do I get from Seville airport to the city centre?
Take the EA bus (about 35–45 min, roughly €4–5, 2026 estimate) or a taxi (about 20–30 min, roughly €25–35). There is no direct train to the centre. Choose the bus for daytime solo travel and the taxi for late arrivals, bags or groups.
How much is a taxi from Seville airport?
Expect roughly €25–35 on the meter to the centre, 2026 estimate, with supplements possible at night, on Sundays and for large bags. The rank is at the terminal exit; use it rather than anyone offering a ride inside the hall.
Is there a train from Seville airport?
Not a useful one for the city centre. The terminal rail line is not a centre service, so travellers use the EA bus, a taxi or a transfer. For trains onward, go to Santa Justa station in the city.
How long does the airport bus take?
About 35–45 minutes to the centre depending on traffic, with buses roughly every 20–30 minutes during the day and a thinner service early and late. Confirm the last departure for your date before relying on it.
What is the cheapest way from Seville airport to the centre?
The EA bus, at roughly €4–5 one way (2026 estimate). A taxi costs several times more but splits between two or more people, so for groups the difference narrows quickly.
Should I book a private transfer?
Book one if you land late, travel with children or want a fixed price and a meet-and-greet. Expect roughly €35–60 (2026 estimate), which is more than a taxi but removes the queue and any payment friction.
Deep dive
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Sources
- officialAena — Seville Airport (SVQ)
- officialTUSSAM — Seville city buses
- officialRenfe — Cercanías Sevilla
- officialVisit Sevilla — official tourism site
- secondaryWikivoyage — Seville