Seville / The verdict
Seville airport to the city: which way?
The EA airport bus is the pick for most visitors: a flat 6 EUR fare paid on board, with stops at Santa Justa, Prado de San Sebastian and Plaza de Armas. The regulated taxi flat fare makes it the runner-up for groups and late arrivals; there is no train or metro to the airport.
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The Seville story
Seville is Spain's most complete city break: the [Alcazar](/seville/alcazar-de-sevilla/) and the biggest Gothic cathedral on earth, the lanes of Santa Cruz, and evenings that start late and end later. Nowhere else packages Moorish architecture, tapas culture and [flamenco](/seville/flamenco-show-seville/) this densely, or this warmly.
The verdict in 30 seconds
Our pick: EA airport bus (runner-up: Taxi)
The EA airport bus is the pick for most visitors: a flat 6 EUR fare paid on board, with stops at Santa Justa, Prado de San Sebastian and Plaza de Armas. The regulated taxi flat fare makes it the runner-up for groups and late arrivals; there is no train or metro to the airport.
Go if
- You arrive at Seville Airport (SVQ) and head for Santa Justa station, the old town or the center.
- You travel light and want the cheapest official ride into the city.
- You are a group of three or four, where the flat taxi fare costs about the same as separate bus tickets.
Skip if
- Your address is outside the city, where the flat airport fare does not apply and intercity fares take over.
- You expect a train or metro link; the airport's official page lists only bus, taxi and car.
- You land after the last bus of the night; only a taxi or a booked car covers the run then.
The options
EA airport bus Go
You travel light and want the cheapest official ride into the city.
Good
- The flat 6 EUR single fare (8 EUR same-day return) is the cheapest official way in, payable on board by bank card.
- A writer who has ridden it many times reports 35 to 40 minutes with stops at Santa Justa, Prado de San Sebastian and Plaza de Armas.
- A traveler video picks it as the cheapest practical option, and a traveler landing around 9 pm took a short bus ride into the city.
Watch out
- It drops you at a stop, not your hotel, so the last stretch is on foot or by another ride.
- Each traveler pays the fare, so a group of four spends about the same as the flat taxi fare.
- The airport page lists service ending at 00:05 or 01:00 depending on direction, so the latest arrivals need a taxi or a booked car.
Taxi It depends
You are a group of three or four, carry heavy luggage, or land late once the bus has stopped.
Good
- The regulated flat fare, 26 EUR by day and 29 EUR at night, weekends and holidays, removes the meter on the airport run.
- The flat fare carries no supplements for luggage, night travel or Santa Justa pickups, per the airport page.
- Travelers report simple rides at the flat fare, paying about 28 and 29 EUR, and the rank sits outside arrivals.
Watch out
- For a solo traveler it costs several times the bus fare.
- A Seville resident warns some drivers add illegal charges, and police arrested airport drivers in January 2025 over a price-fixing cartel at the rank.
- A taxi booked by phone adds the meter to your pickup point on top of the fare, per the airport page.
Pre-booked private transfer It depends
You land late, travel as a family or group, or want a named driver waiting at baggage claim.
Good
- The price is fixed when you book, so the night and weekend fare bands do not apply to you.
- A driver is arranged before you land, which suits a late landing or a family with bags.
- It keeps a group in one vehicle without queuing at the rank.
Watch out
- Its price is set by the company, not by the regulated airport tariff.
- It has to be arranged in advance, so plans are harder to change on landing.
- For a daytime arrival the taxi rank covers the same door-to-door ride at the flat fare.
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Train or metro Skip
Nobody arriving by air: the airport's official page lists no rail option.
Good
- Seville's metro and Cercanias trains are useful for trips once you are in the city.
- Santa Justa, one of the EA bus stops, is the city's main rail station for onward trains.
Watch out
- A writer who uses the airport regularly notes neither the metro nor Renfe trains serve it.
- The airport's official getting-there page lists only bus, taxi and car.
- A traveler video makes the same point for visitors expecting a rail link.
| Criterion | EA airport bus | Taxi | Pre-booked private transfer | Train or metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official price | 6 EUR single, 8 EUR same-day return | 26 EUR weekdays 07:00 to 21:00, 29 EUR nights, weekends and holidays | Set by the company at booking | No airport service |
| Journey time | 35 to 40 minutes, a regular rider reports | Not published | Not published | No airport service |
| Runs when | 04:30 to 00:05 and 05:22 to 01:00 by direction | Rank outside arrivals | Arranged in advance | No airport service |
| Where it leaves you | Stops include Santa Justa, Prado de San Sebastian, Plaza de Armas | Door to door, any city address | Door to door | Not applicable |
| Luggage | You carry it aboard | Included; pieces over 10 kg add 0.57 EUR each, max four | Arranged with the company | Not applicable |
| How you pay | Bank card on board or the airport sales clerk | Flat fare; ask for a receipt | Paid when you book | Not applicable |
What it costs
- EA airport bus, single ticket: €6 (bought on board, from the sales clerk at the airport stop or at customer service points; bank card accepted on board). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- EA airport bus, return ticket: €8 (valid only on the day of purchase). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- EA monthly airport card: €24.60 (named card valid 30 calendar days on the airport bus and ordinary Tussam services). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Taxi flat airport fare, weekdays 07:00 to 21:00: €26 (covers airport to city runs in either direction, with no supplements for luggage, night or weekend travel, or Santa Justa pickups). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Taxi flat airport fare, nights, weekends and holidays: €29 (weekday nights, weekends and holidays, all day on 24 and 31 December, Holy Week 7:00 to 21:00 and Feria de Abril 7:00 to 20:00). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Taxi luggage surcharge per piece over 10 kg: €0.57 (maximum four pieces). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
What travelers report
Based on 8 traveler reports (Jan 2025 to Apr 2026) and the official sources linked on this page. 1 was negative.
What people like
- Travelers describe the EA bus as cheap and easy, even on a first visit.
- Taxi riders report simple door-to-door trips at the flat fare: one paid 29 EUR at 10 pm and another about 28 EUR.
- Travelers find the single-terminal airport small and easy to navigate.
- A traveler video picks the bus as the cheapest practical way into the city.
What people complain about
- A Seville resident warns some airport drivers are notorious for adding illegal charges to the flat fare.
- News coverage reports police arresting airport taxi drivers in January 2025 over a price-fixing cartel at the rank.
- There is no train or metro at the airport, which a traveler video flags for visitors expecting one.
How to do it right
- Take the EA bus from the stop outside the terminal and pay on board by bank card, or buy from the sales clerk at the airport stop.
- Check which stop serves your hotel; a regular rider lists Santa Justa, Prado de San Sebastian and Plaza de Armas.
- Buy the 8 EUR return only if you come back the same day; the airport page says it is valid only on the day of purchase.
- For a taxi, use the rank outside arrivals and confirm the flat airport fare; a Seville resident warns some drivers add illegal charges, so ask for a receipt.
- Take a taxi from the rank rather than phoning for one, since a phone-booked taxi adds the meter to your pickup point.
The trap to avoid
Planning around a train: the airport's official page lists no rail link, and a regular rider notes neither the metro nor Renfe trains serve the airport.
Why this verdict
Seville Airport has no metro and no rail link, so the real choice is between the EA bus, a taxi and a pre-booked car. The airport’s official getting-there page lists only bus, taxi and car, and a writer who uses the airport regularly says neither the metro nor Renfe trains serve it. That leaves the bus as the only public transport, and the reports treat it as the default: a writer who has ridden it many times calls it cheap and easy for first-timers, a traveler couple chose it on video as the cheapest practical option, and a traveler landing around 9 pm took a short bus ride into the city. A flat 6 EUR fare paid on board, with stops at Santa Justa, Prado de San Sebastian and Plaza de Armas, is why it is the pick.
The taxi earns a depends. The regulated flat fare, 26 EUR by day and 29 EUR at night and weekends, carries no supplements for luggage, night travel or Santa Justa pickups, and the travelers who took one describe simple rides: one paid 29 EUR at 10 pm and another about 28 EUR. Split three or four ways it costs about the same as separate bus tickets. The caveat comes from the rank’s history: a Seville resident warns some airport drivers add illegal charges, and police arrested airport drivers in January 2025 over a price-fixing cartel. Confirming the flat fare before setting off and asking for a receipt is the fix.
A pre-booked transfer is also a depends. It fixes the price before you fly and suits late landings, families and groups, but for a daytime arrival the rank outside arrivals already covers the same door-to-door ride at a regulated fare.
Timing and tickets
Pay the EA fare on board by bank card or buy from the sales clerk at the airport stop: 6 EUR single, 8 EUR for a return valid only on the day of purchase. The airport page lists EA hours of 04:30 to 00:05 and 05:22 to 01:00 for the two directions, so check the Tussam timetable for a very late landing or an early flight.
Book or check times
EA airport bus times and faresAena airport bus scheduleOfficial airport taxi fares
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Questions
Is there a train from Seville Airport to the city?
No. The airport's official getting-there page lists bus, taxi and car only, and a writer who uses the airport regularly notes neither the metro nor Renfe trains serve it. The EA bus is the public transport link.
How late does the airport bus run?
The airport's page lists EA hours of 04:30 to 00:05 and 05:22 to 01:00 for the two directions. A traveler who landed around 9 pm took a short bus ride into the city; for a landing near midnight, check the Tussam timetable before you fly.
How much is a taxi from Seville Airport to the center?
The regulated flat fare is 26 EUR on weekdays from 07:00 to 21:00 and 29 EUR at night, on weekends and on holidays, covering the airport to city run in either direction. Luggage over 10 kg per piece adds 0.57 EUR, up to four pieces.
How long does the airport bus take?
A writer who has ridden it many times reports 35 to 40 minutes depending on traffic, with stops including Santa Justa, Prado de San Sebastian and Plaza de Armas. The official airport page does not publish a journey time.
When is a private transfer worth it?
Mainly for groups, families or late landings that want a driver arranged before they fly. For a daytime arrival the taxi rank outside arrivals covers the same door-to-door ride at the regulated flat fare.
Are the airport taxis reliable?
Travelers logged here describe simple rides at the flat fare, paying about 28 and 29 EUR. A Seville resident warns some drivers add illegal charges, and police arrested airport drivers in January 2025 over a price-fixing cartel at the rank. Confirm the fare before setting off and ask for a receipt.
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