Private car transfer from Porto to Seville

Seville is a city steeped in history and tradition, much like Porto, but it's also incredibly vibrant, modern, and ahead of its time. Those who visit Seville often remark on its mysterious nature and sensual flamboyancy, where traditions like flamenco and bullfighting are fiercely honored. Not to mention Seville's culinary offerings, which are legendary, with new twists on classic dishes and delectable local cuisine you'll miss when you're gone.

The city also has its fair share of historical and cultural landmarks and attractions worth visiting, from museums and parks to old tobacco factories and beautiful cathedrals. So, with so much to see and do and plan, why not take transportation woes off the list and let our drivers at Daytrip get you where you need to be? We can't wait to fetch you in Porto, indulge your sightseeing stops along the way, and drop you off in this ancient but extraordinary city.

Before you learn about what you can do nowadays in Seville, it's important to learn a little about this fascinating city's past. For starters, it dates back more than 2,000 years and is one of Spain's oldest cities. Over the years, it has been occupied by many civilizations—like Porto and other European cities—including the Christians, Romans, Muslims, and Moors.

Under Islamic rule, Seville became a thriving economic center and cultural hub, constructing several impressive buildings, including the Real Alcazar. Today, you can explore this grand palace, which was once Seville's Jewish quarter during medieval times.

After touring the Real Alcazar, you can explore the surrounding neighborhood and bask in the perfect examples of Moorish architecture with thin alleyways lined with beautiful white-washed buildings, picturesque gardens, stunning courtyards, and quaint homes. A wander through the streets will help you learn more about every civilization's historical influence on Seville and how it has been preserved today.

Once you've wandered around the city, you can try the food. We promise that no trip to Seville is complete without a taste of local cuisine. In fact, one of the top reasons you should visit this extraordinary city is for its food scene. No matter where you go, you'll find tapas—Spanish plates of savory dishes—and a glass of the most flavorsome wine. So get your fill of the attractions and taste test your way around the city before you're onto the next exciting adventure.

Dress modestly when visiting churches

The route from Porto to Seville has its fair share of grand to modest churches worth exploring, especially if you are interested in religion. However, if you plan to visit a few churches along the way and in Seville, you must remember to dress modestly. In Portugal and Spain, the churches are strict about their dress codes.

This means that you cannot have naked shoulders, short clothing, ball caps, or flip-flops. Since it can get hot in the summer, the easiest way to prepare is to carry a pair of closed shoes and wear a shawl—if you're a woman—that you can leave in the car.

Expect cheek kisses

If you're not from Europe, cheek kisses might seem foreign, but they are a tradition in places like Porto and Seville. So, if you will be stopping along the way and sightseeing with Daytrip, be prepared to give and receive more than a few customary cheek kisses while interacting with the locals. You can always abstain, but remember to be polite.

Stay hydrated

Hydration is key if you plan to travel from Porto to Seville during the summer months, especially considering that this region experiences temperatures in the high 90s and even low 100s in July and August. Luckily, it's easy to remain hydrated.

Simply keep sipping on bottled water throughout your trip, as our Daytrip drivers won't mind. You should also take your water with you to drink while exploring any of the places on your travel list found between the two cities.

From Porto to Seville by bus

BlaBlaCar Bus is the only private bus-pooling line that offers trips from Porto to Seville, and unlike other bus lines, the tickets can be pricey. On average, BlaBlaCar Bus offers trips to Seville from Porto once daily, and ticket prices cost between $55 and $77 (€50.50-€70) one way. A trip also takes about nine and a half hours to get from one city to the next.

Unfortunately, many customers have had bad experiences with BlaBlaCar Bus, so it might be worthwhile to look into alternatives with better reputations, like Flixbus and RenEX. Both bus lines offer trips daily, but they are not cheap. A ticket costs around the same price as BlaBlaCar Buses. In addition, these buses take between 10 and 12 hours to reach Seville, so they are not fast.

From Porto to Seville by train

Although a train offers a connecting bus trip, it is often best to travel the entire way by train if you can afford it, as it requires less effort and is a more streamlined process. However, taking a train the entire way is more time-consuming, with an average trip taking about 12 hours and 10 minutes and costing between $50 and $100 (€46-€92).

Two train lines, Comboios De Portugal and Renfe Viajeros, offer trips from Porto to Seville. The former covers the first half of the trip, while the latter takes you the rest of the way.

Unfortunately, taking a train will involve multiple stops and transfers in different cities and towns along the route. You won't get to tour these places as there won't be enough time between transfers.

From Porto to Seville by flight

If you're hoping a flight is the most convenient and easiest way to travel from Porto to Seville, we're sorry to disappoint. Unfortunately, there isn't a direct plane between these two cities with major airlines. If you want to take a plane, you will first need to hop on a train that will take you to Maia, and from there, you will fly to Faro.

Once you arrive in Faro, after an hour and 10-minute flight, you will need to take a bus to Seville. This bus takes about two hours and 45 minutes to complete the trip, but the bad news is a bus only leaves every four hours, so you might be in for a bit of a wait. Not to mention, the entire trip could cost you well over $250 (€230).

From Porto to Seville by private car

One of the best travel experiences you can expect to have when traveling from Porto to Seville is by private car. Driving between these two cities in a private car is guaranteed to be comfortable and hassle-free.

In our opinion, the best door-to-door private car service to hire is Daytrip. Daytrip's professional English-speaking drivers are a cut above the rest. Not only will they get you where you need to be safely, but Daytrip is also reliable, reputable, and cost-effective, with trips starting at $137 (€126) per seat per trip.

Although our drivers are not tour guides, we're more than happy to share travel tips and insights about the places you want to visit along the way. So pick out your stops and let us know beforehand, and we'll do our best to make your sightseeing wishes a reality.

Seville Cathedral

The Seville Cathedral is the world's largest gothic church, which you might already know, which is why it's on your travel list. But did you know that it was built atop the remains of a mosque?

That's not the only interesting thing about this cathedral. It is also incredibly opulent, with a stunning gold altarpiece depicting the 36 scenes from Christ's life. It is also believed to house the tomb of Christopher Columbus and is home to beautiful artworks by Goya and Murillo.

Santa Cruz

Even if you're not Jewish, you should visit Santa Cruz, Seville's historic Jewish quarter. This historic quarter is far more than meets the eye. It's not only about the beautiful white-washed buildings.

The square also offers visitors a look at some of Seville's most popular attractions, like the dramatic bell tower of Seville Cathedral, Giralda, and the Real Alcazar. You can also shop when you stop at the squares, art galleries, and bodegas since there's something for everyone.

Royal Tobacco Factory

Few people know that Seville used to have a booming tobacco industry, and the Royal Tobacco Factory is where most of the city's tobacco was produced. Interestingly, this building used to be Europe's largest industrial building, but it has since been converted into a university building that can be toured. If you want to see the building in all its glory, we recommend making sure you go on a day when it's open to the public.

Not only will you miss the crowds, but you will also enjoy cheaper hotel and transportation rates. You'll also have an easier time visiting some of the more popular attractions with far fewer lines.

However, if you're visiting Seville for its yearly festivals, it's best to visit during late April and early May, but be wary of hiked-up hotel prices and significantly larger crowds.