Seville is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and the capital of Andalusia. This is the city of spectacular bullfighting and flamenco, the birthplace of the indomitable Carmen and the dissolute Don Juan. Seville is a city of incessant siesta and hospitable people, where the passionate temperament of Spain is felt. From the capital of Andalusia, it is convenient to travel to Portugal, to the homeland of Vasco da Gama and other famous sailors. There are many cities with centuries of history, a lot of port and Madeira. Lisbon is one of the most popular cities in the world for tourists. Let's figure out how to get from Seville to Lisbon.
Lisbon travel options
Hospitable Portugal preserves a colossal historical heritage - a great many ancient fortresses, cathedrals and palaces. There are cozy resorts with pristine nature and beaches on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
The beaches of the Algarve and Madeira Islands, the resorts of Estoril and Cascais, the balneological resorts of Caldas da Rainha and Caldas da Monchique are visited every year by 10 million travelers from all over the world.
The distance from Seville to Lisbon is about 400 km. From Spain, delightful Lisbon can be reached by bus, plane, train or car.
| Travel option | Elapsed time | Cost, EUR | Notes (edit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | It will take about 3.5 hours to get to Faro + transfer from Faro to Lisbon for another 2.5-3 hours | Bus ticket - from 27 Train ticket - from 22 | Option with transfers only (from Seville to Faro - by bus, and from Faro to Lisbon - by train). |
| Bus | Minimum time - 7 hours 1 minute | 40 to 51 | |
| Airplane | Travel time - 1 hour 5 minutes | Minimum ticket price - 116.82 | |
| Automobile | The road will take 5 hours 5 minutes (shortest route) | Fuel payment - 40.51 Payment of fees - 11.10 | - |
| Hitchhiking | Travel time - about 6 hours | The minimum cost is 2100 rubles (27.31 euros) |
Traveling by train to Lisbon
The territory of Spain is covered by more than 15 thousand km of railway lines. Railways in Spain connect it with neighboring countries - France and Portugal.
The main carrier in the country is the national railway network RENFE. This company connects all regional centers with the capital, Madrid, and offers many high-speed train lines (AVE).
High-speed and long-distance trains carry passengers between major cities in Spain and other European cities.
Spain also has commuter trains that connect provincial centers with cities and towns, and mid-station trains that connect adjacent regions.
The option to get there is not the most convenient, as the tourist will have to change trains in the city of Faro on a train of Portuguese railways.
ALSA buses leave from Seville to Faro. Buses leave 4 times a day - the first at 09.30 and the last at 23.30. The transfer will take until 04.15 hours. The bus schedule is the same on weekdays, weekends and holidays. The fare is from 27 euros.
Bus service between Seville and Lisbon
The cheapest form of transport in Spain is buses. In Spain, there is not one state-owned company that would regulate intercity transport. But there are many private companies that control transportation in different regions of the country: Alsina Graells in the southern and eastern parts of Spain, Bilman Bus - on the coast and in the northern part of Spain.
The most popular company is ALSA: its buses in Spain, the ALSA company, connect small towns with the capital. The ticket price depends on the class of the bus and the direction.
In 2021, ALSA added several routes between Seville and Lisbon. Previously, the departure was only from Est. Prado and Plaza de Armas, and now with Estacion Santa Justa. This regular bus leaves Seville at 13.00, and arrives in Lisbon at 21.00 or 21.15 (depending on the selected ticket).
There are 10 buses per day on the Seville-Lisbon route.
There are several options for purchasing bus tickets:
- At the box office at the bus station in Seville.
- In a special terminal at bus stops.
- Purchase in advance on the official website of the bus carrier ALSA. The electronic version of the ticket must be printed out before boarding.
Travel in the sky
The fastest way to get to Lisbon is to buy a plane ticket. There are constant flights between these cities, so a ticket can always be purchased.
Choosing an air flight, a tourist will be in the Portuguese capital in just an hour. But take into account the time for check-in at the airport: add another 1.5 hours to the flight time.
There are 3 TapPortugal airlines flying from Seville to Lisbon. The first one departs at 7.00, the last one at 15.15. Economy class airfare starts at € 116.82.
Due to the time difference -1 hour, the departure time and the arrival time are the same. Check the schedule on the airline's website, as sometimes departure times may change.
You can buy tickets at Seville airport, but in the holiday season, tickets in this direction end quickly. Therefore, it is better to buy tickets in advance on the official TapPortugal website.
To the airport from the center of Seville
Sevilla International Airport is located 25 km from the center of Seville. You can get to the airport by a regular bus that runs every half hour, but between 13.00 and 16.00 the bus will have to wait longer. One way trip will take 30 minutes.
The cost of a shuttle bus on the route Seville airport - city center:
- one way - 4 euros;
- round trip for 1 day - 6 euros.
Another option to get to the city center is to take a taxi. You can get to the center of Seville at a fixed rate: during the day - 22 euros, and at night after 22:00 and on holidays - 25 euros.
Tipping is not considered a prerequisite for the trip, but 1-2 euros for good service is appreciated. You can get to the city center by taxi in 15 minutes.
From Lisbon airport to the center of the capital
The Carris bus runs from the airport to the city center. The ticket can be purchased from the driver at the time of boarding. It is allowed to put a suitcase 50x40x20 cm in the luggage room. The night bus - Carris Night Bus No. 208 runs on the route from 24.00 to 6.00.
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| Bus numbers | Carris bus number 5, 22, 44, 45, 83. |
| Day Bus Schedule | Every day from 6.40 to 20.10. |
| Route | Aeroporto - Qta Narigao - Qta Santa Antonio - Estacao Roma Areeiro. |
| Travel time | 40 minutes |
| Waiting time | 10 to 30 minutes |
| Comfort level | Below average - comfortable seats, but small luggage compartment. |
| Fare | 1.8 euros |
| For whom | For young tourists, families with children. |
To get to the bus stop, you need to leave the arrivals terminal and turn right. You will see a sign at the stop.
The second option is to get to the center of Lisbon by metro. To use the metro services, buy and top up a Viva Viagem card. The card will cost only 0.5 euros. A one-time ticket is valid for an hour. During this time, you can make transfers, enter and exit the metro.
A full day pass will cost 6 euros.
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| Subway line | To get to the city center, you need to take the red metro line. |
| Schedule | Every day from 6.30 to 01.00. |
| Route | Aeroporto - Encarnacao - Moscavide - Oriente - Cabo Ruivo - Olivais - Chelas - Bela Vista - Olaias- Alameda - Saldanha - Sao Sebastiao. |
| Travel time | 20 minutes |
| Waiting time | From 3 to 12 minutes (depending on the day of the week and time of day). |
| Comfort level | Medium - a spacious carriage, comfortable seats. |
| Fare | 1.9 euros (0.5 euros per card + 1.4 euros - travel). |
| For whom | For families without babies, for young tourists, for companies. |
The third option is to use the shuttle bus group transfer service. A ticket for such a bus can be purchased from the driver upon boarding, online or at the airport terminal at the Turismo de Lisboa counter.
However, group transfers are not possible at night.
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| Bus number | Shuttle Aerobus 1 (91) |
| Schedule | Every day from 07.40 to 20.45. |
| Route | Aeroporto - Entrecampos - Campo Pequeno - Av. Republica - Marques de Pombal - Rossio - Cais do Sodre |
| Travel time | The maximum time is 40 minutes. |
| Waiting time | 20 minutes |
| Comfort level | Medium - comfortable seats, spacious interior and tall windows. |
| Fare | 3.5 euros |
| For whom | For families and tourists with large luggage. |
The stop is located right outside the exit from the arrivals terminal.
The latter option is suitable for those who do not want to understand the nuances of public transport. A tourist can use a taxi service by placing an order on the website. Book a car in advance, then the driver will definitely meet you at the specified time.
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| Schedule | Tourists are served around the clock. |
| Route | To the selected hotel in Lisbon or to the specified address. |
| Travel time | 15 minutes |
| Waiting time | You need to wait up to 10 minutes. Those who have made a reservation in advance will be waiting at the exit with a nameplate. |
| Comfort level | A wide range of car classes, assistance with luggage, additional amenities (child seats), payment by card, no additional payment for luggage - when booking a car in advance. |
| Fare | Economy class car or minibus for 7 people - from 31 euros. |
| For whom | For a large family with large luggage, for companies, for families with kids. |
Those who forgot to order a taxi can go to the parking lot at the exit from the arrivals area and arrange a trip.
Travel by car
A car is also suitable for a trip to the capital of Portugal. By car, the journey will take 5 hours 5 minutes.
Both Spain and Portugal have tolls on the Autobahn. Part of the highway in Spain will be free, as the roads are regional.
You will have to pay 11.10 euros for using Portuguese roads. The route will also run across the 25 de Abril bridge over the Tagus River, where the toll is around € 2 depending on the type of vehicle.
To get to Lisbon, you need:
- Take the A9 motorway. Drive along it to the very border with Portugal.
- After crossing the border, the highway will go to the A22. Follow this road until the junction near Paderne.
- Then turn north onto the A2 motorway.
Drivers do not often hitchhike in this direction. To search for offers, use the BlaBlaCar service.
Conclusion
After admiring the Spanish architecture in Seville, it is worth going to Lisbon. “Western”, “green”, “warm”, “modest” - all these epithets are about the capital of Portugal, which will amaze the imagination with the atmosphere of an ancient city.
There are three ways to get to Lisbon from Seville. The fastest, but not cheap, option is to buy a plane ticket. It will be inconvenient on the train, so you will have to change trains, and on the bus the journey will take a long time.
