How does Seville public transportation work?

Moving to Seville? Explore how to master the metro, buses, trams, and bike options—plus insider tips on affordable tickets for students and expats.

Jale

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Updated on 16 Sep 2026

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Seville public transportation runs on 44 bus routes, 1 tram line, and 1 metro line, with single tickets starting at €1.35, so getting around costs very little. Seville is the 4th-largest city in Spain. Yet it's also very compact. While you can easily walk through the main and central neighbourhoods of Seville, getting around with its well-organised public transport system will only make life more convenient. So regardless of where you find your rental home in Seville, you'll get around the city with ease!

Once you’ve figured out public transportation in Seville (metro, buses, and tram) plus how tickets work, you’ll be set for everything from daily life to airport transfers. If you’re getting ready for a move, use this moving-to-Spain checklist so you don’t miss any relocation steps.

Whether you want to use the bus, tram, bike, or metro, exploring the city won't cost much because of the affordable public transport in Seville.

• Everyone: a single bus or tram ticket costs €1.40, a metro ticket costs €1.35, and an unlimited monthly Tarjeta Dias costs €35.30.
• Students: a discounted TUSSAM travel card costs €19 a month or €190 a year, far cheaper than paying per trip.
• Young professionals and expats: bus EA links the airport to the centre for a few euros, and a taxi costs around €25 if you're short on time.
• Night owls: night buses run until 3 a.m. on weekdays and 5:30 a.m. on weekends, so a missed connection isn't a crisis.
• First-timers: download AppTUSSAM or the Consorcio de Transportes app before you arrive to check routes, times, and buy tickets in English.

The best way to get around in Seville's via busses. With 44 routes, the bus network's very extensive and covers every part of the city.

You can reach the city centre from Seville's main train station (Santa Justa) by buses 21 and 32. Once you're in the centre, you can use the number C5 to get around. To reach the centre from the Seville airport, use bus number EA.

The main bus station Prado de San Sebastian is located right in the center, near Maria Luisa Park.

Buses C2 and C3 take you to the famous theme park Isla Mágica from station Santa Justa.

Seville bus hours: Their general schedule's from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. every day. But there're also night busses operating from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. on weekdays and until 5:30 a.m. on weekends.

The Seville tram system's called "The Metro-Centro" and is a great alternative to the bus. It has 5 stops and covers Plaza Nueva to the Cathedral area. Trams began operating in 2007, so they're new and comfortable.

Seville tram hours: Every day from 6 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.

© Seville metro map

Since Seville has only 1 metro line and 22 stations divided into 3 different zones, it's easy to navigate, unlike Paris's or London's complicated metro systems. But the downside's that you can't reach everywhere just by using the metro. So it's mainly used to go to suburbs and residential areas from the city centre.

Seville metro hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Sunday and holidays: 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• A single bus and tram ticket costs €1.40 and can be bought at bus or tram stations. Alternatively, you can purchase a €6 Bonobus voucher for 10 trips.

• For the metro, you can buy a single ticket for €1.35 and a return ticket for €2.70 from kiosks. Alternatively, you can purchase an unlimited day ticket for €4.50.

You can also get a Tarjeta dias card by paying €35.30 for unlimited use of public transport for 1 month. If you’re planning a longer stay, it’s smart to plan your monthly budget in Seville so you know what to expect for transport and living costs.

Mobile apps and tickets in English

Download AppTUSSAM (available on the App Store and Google Play) to check real-time bus and tram arrivals, plan a route, and top up your card, all with an English-language interface. For the metro, the Consorcio de Transportes de Sevilla (CTAS) app sells digital metro tickets and shows live train times. Neither app currently sells combined bus-metro tickets, so keep a separate balance for each system if you use both.

Discount passes for students

If you are a student, you can purchase a discounted student travel card for the bus and tram. It's valid for 1 academic year and can be a monthly or annual subscription. If you’re coming to Spain to study, what studying in Spain looks like will help you plan everything from housing to budgeting.

The yearly subscription fee is €190 and can be paid in instalments. The monthly student card costs €19. If you won't use your card, you can wait until the following month to top up. You can top up your card anywhere: online, at kiosks, tobacco shops, or bus and tram stations.

The required documents are:

1. Your Spanish NIE number
2. Your passport
3. Passport-sized picture
4. Your proof of enrolment at a Spanish university
5. €2 application fee
6. Application form (only in case of applying in person)

Bus EA is the cheapest way from Seville airport (San Pablo) to the centre. It runs roughly every 25-35 minutes, takes about 35-40 minutes, and costs around €4. Buy your ticket from the driver or a machine at the stop.

If you land late at night or you're carrying heavy luggage, take a taxi instead. Expect to pay around €25 for the roughly 20-minute ride. Book your rental home before you land so you already know which bus stop or taxi drop-off point gets you closest to your front door.

Seville metro and bus maps online

For the most current routes, download the official maps directly from the operators: the TUSSAM site for bus and tram routes, and the CTAS site for the metro line. Both publish printable PDF maps and English-language route search tools, so you don't need to rely on outdated screenshots.

Combining bus, tram, and metro on one trip

Seville's bus, tram, and metro run on separate ticketing systems, so plan transfers with a buffer. If your journey needs more than 1 mode, check both the TUSSAM and CTAS apps before you leave so you're not caught topping up a second card mid-trip.

Accessibility for riders with disabilities

TUSSAM buses have low-floor boarding and automatic ramps, with space and priority seating for wheelchair users. The Metro-Centro tram is step-free at every stop. All 22 metro stations have lifts, and nearly all are fully wheelchair accessible, though it's worth checking the CTAS website for the handful of stations still being upgraded.

What to do if you miss the last bus, metro, or tram

If you miss the last metro or tram, catch a night bus instead. They run from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. on weekdays and until 5:30 a.m. on weekends, covering most of the routes the daytime buses do. Outside those hours, a taxi within the city centre typically costs €5-€7.

Local etiquette and safety tips

Validate your ticket every time you board, even if you already have a valid card, since inspectors do check. Keep bags in front of you during rush hour (8-9:30 a.m. and 6-8 p.m.), when buses and the metro get crowded and pickpocketing risk rises. Offer priority seats near the doors to elderly or pregnant passengers, as is standard practice locally.

Bikes in Seville

Thanks to its extensive bicycle lanes, you can bike comfortably pretty much everywhere in Seville. While it's an ideal city for biking, some historic centre streets are very narrow, so be careful while biking.

If you don't own your own bike, there's a city-wide public bicycle service called Sevici. They offer short-term offers for tourists and affordable long-term offers for residents. You can pick up your bike from one of the 263 stations and ride the first 30 minutes free. Year subscription costs €33.33, but you can also benefit from the discount on a group subscription which is €29.

Taxis in Seville

Using a taxi in Seville isn't as expensive as in big cities like Madrid and Barcelona. The base fare is €1.50 and then €1.03 per km. From the airport to the city centre, expect to pay around €25, and within the city centre, most places will cost you €5-€7. Also, remember fairs go up during national holidays and Sundays.

Not sure which Seville transport option matches your lifestyle or commute? Our Seville neighborhood guide can help you pick a neighborhood with an easy commute to work, uni, or the airport.

Once you know how to move around the city, the next step is locking down a place near the routes that matter most to you, whether that's a stop on bus C5, a Metro-Centro tram station, or the metro line into the centre. Find your rental home in Seville on HousingAnywhere, where every listing is tied to a verified landlord and every booking is covered by Tenant Protection, so you can secure your room, studio, or apartment before you land and skip the stress of hunting for housing after you've already arrived.

If you want a quick overview of what it costs to live in Seville or want to keep exploring why living in Spain is worth it, we’ve got you covered. And for easy daily travel, check out our Seville neighborhood guide.

Can I use the same ticket for the metro, tram, and buses in Seville? No. The metro runs on a separate ticketing system (CTAS) from the bus and tram network (TUSSAM), so you'll need a separate ticket or card balance for each.

Do I need to validate my ticket every time I board a bus or tram? Yes. Validate it at the machine on board even if you already hold a valid pass or card, since inspectors check regularly.

How much should I budget per month for getting around Seville? Expect around €35.30 for an unlimited Tarjeta Dias, or €19 if you qualify for the student card. Occasional taxi or bike use adds a few euros more.

Is it better to walk or take public transport in central Seville? Walk for anything inside the historic centre; it's compact and mostly flat. Switch to the tram, bus, or a Sevici bike once you're heading to the suburbs, the train station, or the airport.