Airport Hubs:
SVQ → Seville City Center & Santa Justa Station Updated for 2026

How to Get from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Santa Justa & Downtown

Distance 10 km
Fastest 20 min
From €6.00 (~$6.50)
Top Pick Línea EA Airport Express Bus
Quick 10-Second Verdict:

Seville Airport is 10 km east of the city. The Línea EA (Especial Aeropuerto) bus is the premier choice, running every 15-20 minutes directly to Santa Justa Train Station and Plaza de Armas in 30-35 minutes for €6.00 one-way (€8.00 return). An official taxi takes 15-20 minutes under a regulated flat rate of €24.98 (day) or €27.84 (night/weekend).

Seville Airport (SVQ) is the main air hub for Andalusia's capital, known for the Alcázar palace, Seville Cathedral, and lively tapas scene. The dedicated EA bus provides seamless access directly into Santa Justa AVE train station and downtown plazas.

All Transfer Options Compared (2026 Fares)

Transport Option Typical Time 2026 Fare Frequency Best For Booking / Info
Línea EA (Especial Aeropuerto Direct Bus) Best Overall
25–35 min
€6.00
~$6.50 / €6.00
 Every 15-20 min Budget travelers, solo flyers, and anyone connecting to trains at Santa Justa See Boarding Steps ↓
Official Airport Regulated Taxi Fastest
15–20 min
€24.98 - 27.84 (flat rate)
~$27 - $30 / €25 - €28
 Continuous queue Families, travelers with heavy bags, and direct hotel delivery in Santa Cruz Book Private Seville Transfer

Detailed Step-by-Step Transfer Options

Option #1 Best Overall

Línea EA (Especial Aeropuerto Direct Bus)

€6.00 ~$6.50 / €6.00
Travel time 25–35 min
Frequency Every 15-20 min
Operating hours 05:20 - 01:15 daily
Where to buy tickets Pay driver cash or tap contactless card upon boarding.
Main advantage: Only €4.00; air-conditioned coach; stops at Santa Justa Station, Prado de San Sebastián, and Paseo Colón.
Keep in mind: Can encounter traffic on Kansas City Avenue during afternoon peak hours.

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Walk out of the arrivals hall to the clearly marked bus shelter outside.
  2. Board the EA bus and pay €4.00 to the driver (or €6 for a return ticket).
  3. Place bags on the luggage racks.
  4. Disembark at Santa Justa Station, Prado, or Plaza de Armas.
Option #2 Fastest

Official Airport Regulated Taxi

€24.98 - 27.84 (flat rate) ~$27 - $30 / €25 - €28
Travel time 15–20 min
Frequency Continuous queue
Operating hours 24/7 continuous
Where to buy tickets Official taxi rank outside arrivals.
Main advantage: Regulated fixed flat rate; takes just 15-20 minutes; direct doorstep service.
Keep in mind: Streets in historic Santa Cruz are pedestrianized (driver drops at nearest plaza).

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Follow signs to the official taxi queue outside.
  2. Confirm the flat tariff (*Tarifa Única Aeropuerto*).
  3. Pay the fixed rate via card or cash upon arrival.
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Prefer a Driver Waiting at Seville (SVQ) Arrivals?

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Tickets, Luggage & Late-Night Arrivals

How Tickets & Payments Work

Buy EA bus tickets directly from the driver upon boarding using cash (notes up to €20) or tap your contactless credit card. Taxis accept cards.

Traveling with Suitcases

EA buses have spacious internal luggage racks and air conditioning.

Arriving After Midnight

The EA bus operates from 05:20 to 01:15 daily, comfortably covering nearly all arriving flights. Taxis queue 24/7 outside the terminal.

Common Mistakes & Airport Scams to Avoid

  • Letting taxi drivers add bogus luggage or night surcharges on top of the airport flat rate—the official Seville airport flat tariff (*Tarifa Única*) includes all standard luggage and airport supplements.
  • Seville taxis have a regulated fixed flat rate for airport rides (Tarifa Única Aeropuerto: ~€25 daytime, ~€28 nights/weekends). Drivers should not charge extra for luggage under this flat rate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long does the EA bus take to Santa Justa Station?

The EA bus reaches Santa Justa AVE station in about 20 to 25 minutes, continuing to Prado de San Sebastián and Plaza de Armas.

How much is a taxi from Seville Airport to downtown?

Seville taxis charge a regulated flat rate of €24.98 during weekday daytime hours and €27.84 at night (21:00-07:00), weekends, and holidays.