Route guide

Lisbon → Seville

313 km · Portugal to Spain · Fastest: 3h by train · Cheapest: €17+ by bus

How to travel from Lisbon to Seville

There are 3 ways to travel between Lisbon and Seville — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€34–96

Duration: 2h 37m

via CP Comboios de Portugal, Renfe (AVE)

~4.4 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€17–42

Duration: 4h 29m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€38–69

Duration: 3h 29m

~53 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Lisbon and Seville highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 313 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
This route crosses from Portugal into Spain. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Lisbon to Seville — every option in detail

Lisbon to Seville by train

Trains link Lisbon (Portugal) and Seville (Spain) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 2h 37m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include CP Comboios de Portugal, Renfe (AVE).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €34 to €96. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 4.4 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 49 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~45 kg on this distance.

Lisbon to Seville by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Lisbon and Seville with a typical journey of 4h 29m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €17 when booked in advance, rising to €42 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Lisbon to Seville by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 313 km route.

Lisbon to Seville by car

The driving distance from Lisbon to Seville is approximately 360 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 3h 29m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €38–69 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Portugal–Spain border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 53 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Lisbon and Seville is approximately 313 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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