How to get to Seville?

There's no doubt about it: Seville is your next destination ! Just one question to ask: how to get to Seville from France and the rest of Europe? The Seville City Guide tells you everything!

Seville is a well-connected city that offers several transportation options for travelers, whether you're coming from France or elsewhere in Europe. The choice of transportation will depend on your budget, the time you have available, and your personal preferences.

Going to Seville by plane

The plane is the fastest and often most convenient way to reach Seville from France.

Seville's San Pablo Airport (SVQ) is the city's main gateway. Located about 10 kilometers northeast of the city center, it handles numerous domestic and international flights. The airport is modern and has the usual services (shops, restaurants, car rental).

It is very easy to get to the center of Seville from the airport by bus, taxi or renting a car.

• Bus (EA line - Especial Aeropuerto): This is the most economical option. The bus departs from the airport and serves several key stops, including Santa Justa train station and the city center (Plaza de Armas). The journey takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
• Taxi : Taxis are located at the terminal exit. The journey to the city center is quick ( about 15-20 minutes ) and has a fixed fare, which is very convenient to avoid surprises.
• Rental Car : Several car rental companies are located at the airport if you want to explore the surrounding areas of Seville.

Several French airports offer direct or connecting flights to Seville, particularly during the peak tourist season (spring and autumn).

• French airports with direct connections: Paris (Orly and Roissy), Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and sometimes other provincial cities in season.
• Airlines: You will find flights with low-cost airlines (Ryanair, Vueling, Transavia) as well as regular airlines (Air France, Iberia).

The direct flight time between Paris and Seville is approximately 2.5 hours. Flight times from other French cities may vary slightly.

Regarding prices, flights can vary from single to double: around €60 return and sometimes up to €500 depending on the time of year.

Other means of transport: train, bus and car

If you prefer an alternative to flying, here are the other options for getting to Seville.

By train

Seville is very well served by the Spanish high-speed rail network (AVE).

From France, it is possible to take the TGV to Barcelona or Madrid, then change to the AVE (Alta Velocidad Española) which will take you directly to the Santa Justa station in Seville. The journey is long (several hours), but offers great comfort and the opportunity to admire the landscapes.

From other cities in Spain, the AVE network connects Seville to major Spanish cities such as Madrid (approximately 2.5 hours), Barcelona, Cordoba or Malaga. It is an excellent option if you are traveling within Spain.

By bus

Long-distance buses are an economical option, but the journey is much longer than train or plane.

Companies like Flixbus and Alsa offer services from France to Seville, but the journey can take more than 20 hours with stopovers.

From Spain, the Spanish bus network is very extensive and serves many cities. Buses usually arrive at the Plaza de Armas bus station, right in the city center.

By car

Traveling by car gives you great freedom of movement, but the journey is very long from France (more than 1,500 km from Paris, or about 14 to 16 hours of driving without breaks).

• Pros : You can stop wherever you like and explore other cities along the way.
• Disadvantages : The cost of gasoline, tolls, and parking in Seville, which can be difficult and expensive, are factors to consider.
• Route : The most common route goes through the Basque Country, Burgos, Madrid, and then takes the A-4 motorway towards Andalusia.