Seville Airport to City: EA Bus vs. Taxi (Fixed Fares and What to Know)

You've landed at San Pablo Airport. It's hot. Your bag is heavy. And someone inside the terminal is already walking towards you with a smile and a laminated sign. Don't engage. Walk past them and read this first.

San Pablo sits about 10km east of Seville's historic centre. You have two real options: the EA bus or an official taxi. Both work. Which one wins depends on your group size, your luggage, and what time you land.

The EA Bus: €4 and You're Done

The EA (Especial Aeropuerto) bus runs directly from the airport to the city centre, dropping you at Puerta de Jerez — right on the southern edge of Barrio Santa Cruz, about a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral.

What you need to know:

• Cost: around €4 per person, single journey
• Journey time: 35-40 minutes (more in traffic)
• Frequency: every 30 minutes during the day; less frequent early morning and late night
• Hours: roughly 05:30-01:30 daily
• Route: Airport → Nervión → Prado de San Sebastián → Puerta de Jerez

Buy your ticket from the driver when you board. Exact change is appreciated but not essential. The stop is signposted right outside arrivals — you won't miss it.

Take the bus if:

• You're travelling solo or as a couple with manageable bags
• You're staying near the Cathedral, Barrio Santa Cruz, or the southern historic centre
• You want the cheapest option and 40 minutes on an air-conditioned bus doesn't bother you

For a solo traveller, this is basically the only answer. Nothing comes close on value.

Official Taxis: Fixed Fare, No Drama

Seville runs a fixed airport fare — around €22-25 flat, no matter where in the historic centre you're going. The meter doesn't run. The price is set. This is a good system.

Official taxis are white with a yellow and red stripe. The rank is immediately outside arrivals. There's a dedicated lane and usually a short queue. Join it.

One thing to note: the fixed rate only applies from the airport. If you're getting a taxi back to the airport at the end of your trip, it's metered — budget slightly more.

Take the taxi if:

• You're in a group of 3-4 (splitting €22-25 works out at around €6-7 each — competitive with the bus)
• You're arriving late at night after 00:00 when bus frequency drops
• You have a lot of luggage
• Your accommodation is in Triana, Alameda, or anywhere not on the EA bus route

The People Inside the Terminal Are Not Your Friends

Unofficial drivers operate inside arrivals halls across Spain. Seville is no exception. They'll quote you €30-50 for the exact same journey an official taxi does for €22-25.

The rule is simple: if someone approaches you inside the terminal with a fare offer, ignore them. Walk straight out to the official taxi rank. There's a dispatcher. There's a queue. Use it.

Which One Should You Actually Pick?

Neither is a bad choice. The bus saves money. The taxi saves time and gets you to the door. Pick based on your situation and don't overthink it.

For everything else — neighbourhood maps, transport passes, and where to eat on your first night — the Seville ConciseTravel guide has the detail you need.