The local train is a 90 minute ride to Seville from Cadiz (several stops along the way), and of course a 90 minute return ride. Make sure you have enough time for the train ride and arrive back in Cadiz well before the departure time for your ship.
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The average journey time by train between Cádiz and Seville is 1 hour and 27 minutes, with around 3 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Ferries and cruise ships in Cadiz dock almost in the middle of the city, which is just a short walk from the passenger terminal. The cruise ship terminal in Cadiz is located alongside pier Alfonso XIII.
Cruise ships leave passengers behind frequently. If you stick to shore excursions that are sold by your cruise and the tour is delayed in returning to the ship, the ship will be held in port. If you explore a port on your own, you will also be on your own if you miss your ship's departure time.
While the best form of travel in Spain is often actually bus or train rather than domestic flight, arriving from other places in Europe will be easiest achieved by plane, and there are handful of airlines, in particular Ryanair and Vueling that operate daily flights to Seville airport from all around Europe.
City Sightseeing Cádiz offers 9 conveniently located bus stops around the city to help you make the most out of your visit. Hop on and off at your own pace all day long, as many times as you like, with your 2-day ticket.
Tourists will generally find more to do in Seville than Cadiz. It is bigger and it has more sights, attractions, and activities for travelers. Seville is very popular for its museums, theatre productions, food, nightlife, big city activities, and impressive beauty, while Cadiz attracts visitors for its beaches.
It's an easily walkable city and even with only 2 days in Seville you'll clock up some miles as you explore everything the city has to offer. If you arrive in Seville by car, you'll face challenges finding parking and driving down narrow, one-way streets. It's not a fun way to begin a holiday (trust me).
We recommend three days in Seville; however, you could easily stay longer. If you only have a weekend – and Seville is a great European weekender – two days would allow you to see most of the main attractions.