How to Get Around Seville + 3 Tips I wish Someone Told Me!
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Seville is the fourth largest city in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, so it is expected that almost everything in the city is well connected.
Although it is considered a big city, Seville’s most important landmarks, neighborhoods, and restaurants are very close, making the city a very comfortable place to experience on foot.
But public transport can always be handy for moving around a new city, even if its main attractions are compound together.
In this article, you will learn how to move around Seville by metro, tram, bus, taxi, bike, Uber, and the hop on- hop off bus.
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1. Light Metro
When you visit Seville, don’t expect a metro station like Madrid or Barcelona. The Andalusian capital has a light metro that covers 18 kilometers across the city.
The light metro in Seville has 22 stations and offers only one commercial line. The city has three other lines planned for the future, but the project is still developing.
The light metro of Seville is well-connected to other transportation systems such as the tram (T1), bus stations, and the Cercanías train services.
Stations and connections
| Metro Station | Connections |
|---|---|
| Ciudad Expo Station | Intercity buses M-101, M-150, M-151, M-152, M-153, M-154A, M-154B, M-155. |
| Cavaleri Station | Intercity buses M-150, M-151, M-152, M-153, M-155. |
| San Juan Alto Station | Intercity buses M-150, M-151, M-152, M-153, M-155. |
| San Juan Bajo Station | Intercity Buses M-101, M-150, M-151, M-152, M-153, M-154A, M-154B, M-155. |
| Blas Infante Station | City buses 41, A2, LC/ Intercity buses M-140, M-150, M-151, M-152, M-153, M-162 |
| Parque de los Príncipes Station | City buses 5, 6, C1, C2 / Intercity buses M-140, M-150, M-151, M-152, M-153, M-16 |
| Plaza de Cuba Station | City buses 5, 40, A2 / Intercity buses M-140, M-150, M-151, M-152, M-153 |
| Puerta Jerez Station | City buses: 3, 5, 6, 37, 41, C3, C5 / Tramway TI. |
| Prado de San Sebastián Station | City buses 1, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 36, 37, 41, C1, C2, C3, C4, EA, L2, A5, N28, N29. Intercity buses M-121, M-122, M-123, M-130, M-131, M-132, M-132B, M-133, M-134, M-221. Tramway T1 |
| San Bernardo Station | City buses 22, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 52, C-2, B4, EA / Tramway TI / Renfe C-1, C-4, C-5 |
| Nervión Station | City buses 5, 22, 28, 29, 32, B3, B4, C1, C2, EA, A4 / Intercity buses M-220. |
| Gran Plaza Station | City buses 5, 22, 29, 32, 52, A4, B3, B4 / Intercity buses M-121, M-122, M-221 |
| 1° de Mayo Station | City buses 5, 24, 52. |
| Amate Station | City buses 24, 25, 52. |
| La Plata Station | City buses 25. |
| Cocheras Station | City buses 26 |
| Pablo de Olavide Station | City buses 38 / Intercity buses M-123, M-130 |
| Condequinto Station | Intercity buses M-123, M-130 |
| Olivar de Quintos Station | Intercity buses M-130, M-133 |
Schedule
The schedule of the light metro in Seville is very flexible, making it easier for tourists and locals to take public transportation at almost any part of their day.
- From Monday to Thursday, the metro operates from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm.
- On Fridays, the metro operates from 6:30 am to 2:00 am.
- On Saturdays, the metro operates from 7:30 am to 2:00 am.
- On Sundays and holidays, the metro operates from 7:30 am to 11:00 pm.
Prices
The pricing method in Seville’s metro works a bit differently than the metros in Madrid and Barcelona. I will create a chart for you to make this public transport’s pricing as clear as possible.
On top of that, you should know that the L1 in Seville is divided into three parts. So, when you buy a ticket, the machine will give you the option to choose between “0 Jumps = no change of section”, “1 Jump = change to 1 section”, and “2 Jumps = change between 2 sections”.
Besides that, the rest of the tickets are pretty simple to understand, and their respective pricing will appear in the chart below.
| Normal Ticket: | 1,35 € for “o jumps”, 1,60 € “1 jump” and 1,80 € “2 jumps”. |
|---|---|
| Round Trip: | 2,70 € “o jumps”, 3,20 € “1 jump” and 3,60 € “2 jumps” (valid for an hour and a half) |
| One-day bonus: | 4,50€ (unlimited trips and jumps until the system closes) |
| Plus 45 Bonus: | 30 € “o jumps”, 42 € “1 jump”, and 50 € “2 jumps” (able to do 45 trips in 30 days) |
| Metrobonus: | 10 € - 50 € (personal card) |
2. Tram
The tram in Seville is a public transport system that goes around the heart of the city center. The tram runs 2.2 km and has only five stops:
- Plaza Nueva
- Archivo de Indias
- Puerta de Jerez
- Prado
- San Bernardo
The tram is locally known as “The Metro Centro” and is the perfect transportation option for those who need to move around the most important landmarks of Seville.
The tram is an easy transportation system to use, is affordable, and, as I mentioned before, is the perfect system if you want to avoid walking from time to time in the city.
Schedule
The tram opens Monday to Sunday from 6:00 am to 1:30 am.
Prices
The price for visitors without the local tram card is 1,40€.
The trams has round tickets availables, but trust me on this one, Seville is a beautiful city to walk, so if at any moment you need the tram, just get the single ticket.
3. Bus
Seville bus system works all over the city, and it will take you anywhere you need to, from the airport to the train station of Santa Justa.
Raise or wave your hand to the bus driver. Otherwise, they might not stop to get you.
The bus system has 55 lines operating across Seville, with the main station in Prado de San Sebastián.
Important buses to consider:
- Lines 21 and 32 will take you from Santa Justa train station to the city center.
- Line C5 will get you around the main landmarks.
- Line EA takes you to the airport.
Schedule
Buses in Seville usually operate from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm. However, remember to check the timetables on the station’s screens or in apps such as Google Maps or Moovit.
Prices
The bus tickets in Seville are simpler than the light metro or the light. Alongside the tram, buses in Seville are another great option to move around the city center.
| Ticket for one trip | €1.40 |
|---|---|
| Fair ticket (special services) | €1.60 |
| Airport ticket | €4.00 (one way) / €6.00 (round trip) |
| 30-day card | €35.30 |
| Annual card | €320 |
| Multi-trip card | €0.69 (without transfer) / €0.76 (with transfer) / €1.50 (special services) |
| Tourist card | €5.00 (1 day) / €10.00 (3 days) |
Hop-on hop-off
The hop-on hop-off is another great bus option to get to know Seville. If it is your first time in the city, a Hop-on Hop-off bus will give you all the historical insights you need to get to know the city in one or two days.
If you want to check out availability, visit the City Sightseeing website!
The price for an adult is 25€, for a kid is 13€, and for babies between 0 and 4 years old, hop on for free.
4. Uber
Uber is a private transportation system in Seville that I would only recommend if you visit the city during April’s fair or, as I said before if you have to travel longer distances, such as the way to the airport or the train station of Santa Justa.
To use this system, just download the app on your phone, and voilà! But I recommend you stick to the bus or tram as they are more efficient and affordable.
Remember to change the address in the app! It happened to me once when I wanted to order an Uber in a different city and got a message about no availability. The problem was that I hadn’t changed the address to the one where I was staying.
5. Bike
Bicycles can be a great choice to move and get to know a new city but do so if you can truly handle riding with the traffic and unknown streets of a city you barely know.
With this said, Sevici is the official bicycle service from the municipality of Seville. It is pretty simple to use; you download an app on your phone, create an account and choose the plan you wish to contract.
As a tourist in Seville, choosing a short-term plan is recommended; depending on the days you will be traveling to Seville, you can choose between the weekly or daily fee.
The first 30 minutes of the daily ticket are free! And the bicycles are available 24/7.
- 7-Days short-term plan: €13.33
- Daily ticket: €2.59
Get your Sevici, right here!
Download the app! The website of Sevici says that you can log in using their website or app, but I recommend you download the app and do everything from there. Doing so the day you get to Seville, so you have it ready whenever you need it.
Seville might be the fourth biggest city in Spain, but you can mostly walk to all the important landmarks and attractions.
I hope this guide on getting around Seville with public transportation is useful for your next trip! Don’t be afraid to ask for directions when needed; Sevillians are very friendly and open to help!
