Public transport
Seville can be very confusing to navigate and it is not good to drive in the city unless you know where you’re going. (Trust me on this, I have been hopelessly lost in Seville with its maze of one way streets and traffic lights and it isn’t easy) On top of this parking can be an absolute nightmare. This is why the public transport around the city is very good. Not only is it very good, but it is also pretty cheap. Here are some ways to get you around the city
Buses
The easiest way to get around Seville is by Bus. The bus network here is comprised of “Circular” routes (C1, C2, C3 and C4 buses) and “Line” routes (north, south, east and west). You can catch the city buses in the following four locations or hubs these are:
Prado de San Sebastian
Plaza de la Encarnation
La Barquetta
Puerta de Jerez
Prices can differ depending on what you are looking for. You can pay on the bus and get an “Univiaje” (one journey ticket) this will cost you around €1.50. Or you can buy a “Bonobus” which is a ticket worth 10 trips (This you have to purchase from an Estanco (Tobacconist store) or a Kiosco (news stand). This will set you back €6.00 If you are planning on doing a lot of sightseeing it may pay you to purchase a “Tarjeta Turistica” this allows you unlimited bus rides within a given time frame. You can purchase 1 day ( €3.75) or 3 days (€7.95). If you are staying for a little longer you can buy an” Abono 30 dias” which allows you unlimited bus rides for up to 30 days. This will set you back around €26.00.
Helpful links include….
It is worth remembering that buses stop running at around 11.30 at night and start again at around 6am.
Tram
Tram in Seville
The tram system is fairly new and is still being expanded upon to cover a wider area (completion is due around 2017). At present it stops in four main places heading outwards from the city centre. These are as follows:
Plaza Nueva
Avenida Constitution (in front of the post office or Correos)
Puerta de Jerez (by the University and the Hotel Alfonso X11)
Prado de San Sebastian (adjacent to the bus station)
All these stops have ATM style ticket machines where you can purchase a single ticket this will cost €1.30. Trams stop running at 11pm.
Taxi
This is a more expensive way of getting around the city, however they run 24 hours and are plentiful. Look for taxi’s with a green light or “Libre” (free) sign meaning they are vacant. Short cab rides will be somewhere between €4-7 for two people. The best places to find a taxi are as follows:
Plaza de Cuba
Puerta Jerez
Plaza de la Encarnation
Plaza Del Duque (right in front of El Corte Ingles)
Useful taxi numbers include:
954 675 555
954 622 222
954 580 000
Tourist Information
If you need any information on public transport regarding timetables or up to the minute fair prices then the tourist information will have everything you need. They speak good English and are trained to help. There are several situated around the city and are as follows:
Address - Avenida Constitution 21b Tel- 954 221 404
Address – Plaza San Fransisco Tel- 954 595 288
Address – Plaza Del Triunfo Tel- 954 210 005
Address – Estacion Santa Justa Tel- 954 537 626
Address – Passeo de las Delicious Tel- 954 244 465
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