How to get to Itálica from Seville

It's no secret that Seville is a city you'll fall in love with and where you'll find hundreds of things to see and do. But have you considered the dream attractions located in the outskirts of the city? Italica is one of those places you can visit from charming Seville.

Considered as the Rome of Seville, visiting Santiponce and the ruins of Italica can be done in a midday trip and is well worth it. If you want to discover the transfer options available, here is all the information you need to know.

The most complete option

Italica Roman City Day Trip from Seville

Enjoy a trip back in time to the Roman Empire

Discover the legendary city of Italica with a professional guide on a historical tour of this important archaeological site.

From £37 at Hellotickets

With this excursion to Italica from Seville, you will visit the legendary city of Italica, founded in 206 BC and declared a World Heritage Site, with a professional guide who is an expert in history.

You will visit the Temple of Trajan, the Roman Baths and the Amphitheatre, and you will be able to appreciate the incredible statues of Venus, Trajan and Diana.

A four-hour excursion to this important archaeological complex, which includes the entrance and the transfer, as well as the guide's accompaniment.

Recommended if... Your plan is to complete a relaxing holiday and you don't want to worry about the logistics of transport between the two destinations. The accompaniment of an expert guide is an added bonus.

Considered one of the best excursions from Seville, many tourists who travel to the city opt for an organised tour due to the many facilities it offers.

• Price: This type of experience is available from €41 per person.
• Duration of trip: Including transport to and from the city, this type of tour usually lasts four hours. You should reserve at least half a day for the tour.

What's included in this tour

• Transfer from Seville: This type of excursion usually leaves Seville early in the morning, around 8:30 am, to arrive at the ruins early in the morning.
• Entrance to the archaeological complex of Italica.
• Accompaniment by a professional guide specialised in history.
• Bottled water.
• Headphones so you don't miss any detail.
• No queuing service.

An economical and widely used transport alternative for locals wishing to travel to nearby places is to travel by bus from Seville.

It is important to keep in mind that when it comes to getting around Seville, the bus is the most used means of transport in the city, so, generally speaking, you can rely on its efficiency and punctuality.

Route

If you decide to use this means of transport you can take the M-170A bus or the M-170B bus on the Seville-Santiponce route.

In the city of Seville you must take the bus from the Plaza de Armas Station to get off directly in the town of Santiponce at the gates of the architectural complex. The whole journey will take approximately 1 hour and a quarter. Please consider the waiting time at the station as additional time.

Companies offering this service

The Seville-Santiponce route is provided by the Sevillian transport company Damas. I recommend you to visit their website to find out the timetables and availability of the service.

Pay close attention to the timetables of the different bus lines, especially if you are travelling to Itálica in the afternoon. This way, you will avoid problems such as missing your bus back to Seville.

Useful information

• Price: A single ticket costs approximately €1.50 per passenger each way. The total cost of the journey will be €8 for this means of transport.
• Journey time: The journey takes about 50 minutes, not counting the waiting time between bus changes.
• Recommended if... you are looking for a travel option that allows you to save as much as possible, also when visiting Italica if you have time to spend, as this option may involve longer waiting times than the other alternatives.

Travelling by car to Italica from Seville is another alternative to consider. Although it is a little more expensive than the other options discussed in this article and also requires more planning, it offers some considerable advantages such as the possibility of travelling more comfortably and the ability to go at your own pace.

If you are travelling to Seville with young children, this is a great alternative and since both destinations are very close to each other the time on the road is not tiring at all.

Route

There are three different routes to drive from Seville to Italica; each of them offers a similar distance and takes about the same amount of time, so the choice of one or the other will depend more on your starting point in Seville. The routes are:

• Taking the SE-30 road; this is the most commonly used route, the 14.4 km journey takes about 20 minutes on the road if you don't make any stops.
• Taking the N-630 road; this is the shortest route according to the map, the route of 12.7 km takes about 20 minutes.
• Taking the Ronda Urbana Norte road; this route is about 14.6 km from the old town of Seville and takes about 22 minutes to complete.

Car hire companies

If you wish to rent a car you should know that in the city of Seville you will find numerous companies offering this service. Here are some of the most popular and best rated by users.

• Centauro: Located at Av. de Kansas City, 32 Edificio Aniversario Local B2.
• Europcar: Its offices are located in Av. de Kansas City.
• Golden Rent: Its offices are located in Calle Nalón.

Parking in Italica

Whenever you choose this means of transport, an important aspect to consider is the parking options at the destination you plan to visit.

When visiting Italica you will find free parking options very close to the ruins.

Useful information

• Price: Car hire in Seville is available from 28 € per day for single vehicles, plus other associated costs. You will also need to consider fuel costs as an additional cost.
• Travel time: The journey by car between Italica and Seville takes about 20-25 minutes.
• Recommended if... If you are travelling to Italica with a group or family and you are looking for a means of transport that offers flexibility but also comfort, the price you pay for the rental car can be easily compensated.

If you want to travel by car to Italica but don't want to drive, the alternative is to pay for a private taxi to take you directly to the site.

Fortunately, in Seville you will find numerous companies willing to provide this service and you will be able to count on private transport that is entirely flexible and adapted to your itinerary.

Companies offering this service

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Regulated taxis in Seville are white, with a sign on the bonnet and the licence number visible on the sides.

Here are some of the companies that you can call in the city when you need to use the service.

• Taxi Sevilla Santa Justa Located at Calle Cloro, 2. The telephone number is +34 645 23 01 97.
• Radio taxi Sevilla The offices are located at Avenida de Kansas City, 42. The telephone number is +34 954 98 11 44.
• Taxi Sevilla Mercedes The offices are located at Calle San Eloy, 57. The telephone number is +34 669 202 136.
• Taxi Aljarafe 24 Horas Located at Calle Puerta de la Macarena, 31. The contact number is +34 654 110 110.

Useful information

• Price: The price per kilometre starts at 0,92 € and the drop of the flag at 1,33 € approximately.
• Journeytime: Between 20 and 25 minutes from the centre of Seville to Itálica.
• Recommended if... you don't want to adapt your schedule to an organised tour, as the excursions to Italica from Seville also offer direct and comfortable transport between the two destinations with the added advantage of the accompaniment of an expert guide.

One of the favourite options for travelling from Seville to other destinations in Andalusia is to use the local train. Unfortunately, for a destination as close as Itálica, the train has more disadvantages than advantages.

However, you should know that this alternative is available.

Route

To start the journey using this transport option, you must take the C5 local train from Seville Santa Justa station and get off at the station in the town of Camas. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes.

From here you should walk to Apeadero V station, located a short distance away, and take bus 1722 to the Itálica archaeological site. This section of the route will take you 20 minutes and has about 18 stops before you reach your final destination.

The local train belongs to the Renfe company. You can buy tickets in advance on their website. The Santiponce-Itálica route is operated by the Andalusian Consortium Network.

Useful information

• Price: Around 10 € is usually enough to cover the train and bus ticket on each of the routes.
• Journeytime: This is the longest of all the routes analysed. The full journey takes 50 minutes plus the waiting time for each of the different means of transport.
• Recommended yes... it is not an alternative I would recommend as it will not save you time or money.

Seville has many things to see and do, but if you have the opportunity to visit Italica you won't regret it. Here we compare the different options to get to Itálica from Seville:

According to historical records, Italica was the birthplace of at least three Roman emperors: Trajan, Hadrian and, quite possibly, Theodosius. It is considered to be one of the earliest Roman settlements in what is now Spain; it is estimated that the city was founded around 200 BC.

During the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, and during the rule of Trajan, this important Roman enclave reached a high social and military status, as a boost for its ruler and his successor Hadrian. During this period, the city reached a population that then exceeded 8,000.

On a trip to visit the ruins of this important city you will see one of the largest amphitheatres of the Roman Empire, with a capacity for 25,000 spectators. The amphitheatre space has been beautifully preserved over the years. You can also see the remains of the temple of Emperor Trajan, the ancient Roman baths and a series of beautifully preserved mosaics. In 2016 part of the seventh season of the famous series Game of Thrones was filmed in Italica.