Getting around Seville: buses, tram, metro, taxis and bikes

The short answer: fastest, cheapest, easiest

We’d walk. Seville’s historic centre is compact and largely pedestrian: from the cathedral it is 10–15 minutes to the Setas, 15–20 to Plaza de España and 15–20 to Triana. Most visitors never take public transport except to and from the airport or the train station.

For longer trips:

• City buses (TUSSAM): the best network, about €1.40 per ride, contactless payment on board
• Tram (Metrocentro): a short line through the centre, handy from Plaza Nueva to San Bernardo
• Metro: one line, useful for San Bernardo station and the suburbs
• Taxis: cheap by European standards, easy to hail

Comparison table

Step by step for each option

Walking

We’d wear comfortable shoes: the streets are cobbled and uneven. In summer, walk on the shady side and plan routes through the parks and narrow lanes, which stay cooler.

TUSSAM city buses

• Pay on board with a contactless bank card (one tap per person) or cash.
• Tourist card: a 1-day (€5) or 3-day (€10) card with unlimited rides on buses and the tram, plus a refundable €1.50 deposit. We think it is worth it only if you plan several rides a day. The city has proposed replacing these cards with 48-hour (€14) and 4-day (€18) cards that include the airport bus, so check the current cards at tussam.es.
• Useful routes: the circular lines C1 to C4 go around the centre; the C1 and C2 reach the Cartuja and Isla Mágica. Routes 21, 32 and C1/C2 serve Santa Justa station.
• EA airport bus: see Seville airport to the city centre.

Tram (Metrocentro)

A short tram line from Plaza Nueva along Avenida de la Constitución, past the cathedral, to Puerta de Jerez, Prado de San Sebastián and San Bernardo, with a newer extension towards Nervión. Buy a ticket at the machines on the platforms, or pay by contactless card.

Metro

Seville has one metro line, from Ciudad Expo (west) to Olivar de Quintos (south-east), with useful stops at Puerta de Jerez, Prado de San Sebastián and San Bernardo. Fares depend on the zones you cross.

Taxis

White taxis with a yellow stripe. Hail them in the street (green light on) or wait at a rank. The meter starts at a minimum fare of about €4.60 by day. Supplements apply at night, at weekends and during events. Uber, Cabify and Bolt also operate.

Bikes and scooters

Seville is flat and has a good network of bike lanes. The public bike system, Sevici, is designed for residents. We think visitors are better off renting from a bike shop, or on a guided bike tour.

Horse carriages

You will see them at the cathedral, Plaza de España and the Torre del Oro. Fares are officially set by the city and displayed in each carriage. We’d agree the route and price before you get in.

Arriving at your hotel

Much of Santa Cruz and the Centro is closed to cars, and taxis stop at the nearest street they can reach. From Santa Justa train station, take a short taxi ride or bus C1/C2 or 21/32. Arriving on the direct train from Valencia? See Valencia to Seville.

For maps and bus times on your phone, EU plans roam at no extra cost in Spain. If your plan is from outside the EU, you can use an eSIM for Spain.

Driving in Seville: we’d avoid it, unless you are leaving the city. The historic centre has cameras that fine non-resident vehicles, and parking is expensive. See car hire in Seville.

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