Our guide to transport in Seville!
Seville may be around 2,200 years old but the public transport system is anything but outdated. This city offers various modes of travel that are modern, efficient and super easy to navigate!
BUS
Tussam the cities bus system in Seville is one of the most popular ways to make your way through the city
How?
You can pay on the bus which is normally around 1.70 euros / 1.50 pounds but you can buy a transport card in any small kiosk or newsagents which brings down the price to 35 cent/ .30 pounds. The transport card is is 3 euro and you are able to top it up to any price between 7 euro and 20 euro ( i have to double check that)
When?
The only downside to the bus system is the schedule, the day buses stop running usually around 11.30pm when the Spanish usually finish their dinner. Night buses run until around 2am which is late but if you are a student is when your night only begins.
Where?
The bus stops are scattered all around the city with information on them of which numbers and bus routes to take.You are always at most a 5 minute walk from a stop
Many of the bus services also connect Seville with other cities and towns which is a great way to see even more Spanish culture and cuisine.
CYCLING
Seville offers bicycle lanes and a public rental system which is super easy to use and the first half an hour on your bike is free!
The bicycles are unisex, so you can use them regardless of your height and size with the seat height being adjustable. Before selecting a bike make sure to check the tires, brakes and seat before paying and unlocking it.
There are 3 gears on the bikes which you will probably never need to use as the city of Seville is completely flat.
They also have a large basket at the front of all your stuff!
When?
The bikes are a 24/7 service so you can use them at 5pm or 5am!
Where?
There are around 2,600 bicycles available to you at Sevici stations and the stations are scattered all over the city so there should be no issues finding a bike to ride for the day.
How?
Each station has an access terminal and several bike docks. Use the dock to either lock or unlock a bicycle.
Here is a step be step of what you do when you find a bike dock:
Select and rent a bike.
Purchase a Daily or Short Term Pass.
Get a printed receipt with your chosen route.
Check on a map the closest taking or returning posts. Top up with your debit card.
Your Spanish isn't great? That’s no problem! Each terminal offers you instructions in several languages.
You can also do all of this on your phone after downloading the bike scheme app https://www.sevici.es/en/home (Android or iOS)
Once you are done with your bike, go to an empty dock. Place it correctly, you’ll see a light flashing and you’ll hear a ‘bip’ confirming that the bike has been returned.
But make sure that you have followed the procedure correctly, the system might not register it and assume you are still using the bike, charging you an additional fee!
TRAINS
Sevilles train stations are connected to the city like the rest of spain.
The main train station is Santa Justa. The train isn't really the best way to get around the city but if you are feeling bored of Seville (which I doubt you will) you can hop on the AVE train to big cities like Madrid or Barcelona or beach towns like Cadiz or Granada at a very good price depending on the destination. https://www.thetrainline.com/
WALKING
Getting around Seville is super easy as the city center is quite small. You can walk from one end of the city center to the other in about 45 minutes.
Tourism offices offer great walking maps that detail where the best routes are to take to get all of your sight seeing in just one stroll!