Seville is the capital of Andalusia, located in the south of Spain, and has a population of approximately 700,000, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, with emblematic monuments such as the Giralda, the Real Alcazar and the Cathedral of Seville. The city offers a lively atmosphere with numerous flamenco clubs, tapas bars and a vibrant art scene. It also has extensive green areas and promenades along the banks of the Guadalquivir River.
How to get to…
The conference venue is located at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Informática of the University of Seville, and is easily accessible by both public and private transport.
The conference venue can be reached using different transport options:
· Taxi: Taxis can be ordered by calling +34 954 580 000 / +34 954 571 111 or via applications such as Free Now.
· VTC: In the city of Seville it is possible to make VTC trips using apps such as Cabify, Uber or Bolt.
· Bus: Several city bus lines stop in the vicinity of the congress venue. A single ticket costs € 1,40. Tickets can be purchased directly on board the bus or from ticket machines at Metro stations.
- Lines 3, 6, 34, 37 connect the congress venue with the city centre.
- Bus line 34 connects the congress venue with the Hotel Silken Al-Andalus Palace **** accommodation.
- Bus lines 3, 6 connect the conference venue with the Hotel NH Sevilla Plaza de Armas **** and Hotel América Sevilla **** accommodation.
- Bus lines 1, 34, 37 connect the conference venue with the Hotel Pasarela **** accommodation.
· Metro: The nearest metro station is San Bernardo, which belongs to Line 1 of the Seville metro. From there, you can walk to the congress venue in about 40 minutes. A single ticket costs between €0,82 and €1,37. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket machines located in any metro station.
· From accommodation close to the conference venue (see recommended accommodation): The distance between the hotel and the conference venue is between 900 metres and 1.4 km, so it is possible to walk to the conference.
You can check the best route for your journey combining metro, bus or suburban trains on the website or app of the Seville Transport Consortium.
Seville Airport is located about 10 km northeast of the city centre and offers both domestic and international flights. It is connected to numerous Spanish cities and European destinations.
How to get to the airport:
· Taxi: Taxis can be ordered by calling +34 954 580 000 / +34 954 571 111 or via apps such as Free Now. There is a fixed fare for journeys between the airport and the city centre (including the congress venue and accommodation):
- 25,72 €: Services from M-F, from 7:00 to 21:00 hours.
- 28,67 €: Monday to Friday working days from 00:00 to 07:00 h and from 21:00 to 24:00 h, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 00:00 to 24:00 h.
· Bus: Line EA (Airport Special) connects the airport with the central bus station (Plaza de Armas) and central train station (Sevilla - Santa Justa). It runs every 15-30 minutes and the ticket costs 6,00 €.
Seville is well connected to other Spanish cities thanks to the AVE high-speed train network and other long-distance services. The central station is Sevilla-Santa Justa.
This train station is located in the city centre and is connected to the congress venue:
· Bus: Line LS. A single ticket costs €1.40. Tickets can be purchased directly on board the bus or from ticket machines at Metro stations.
· Renfe Suburban Rail: Line C4 (Sevilla-Santa Justa to Sevilla-Virgen del Rocío). The price of the ticket is 1,80 €. Tickets can be purchased directly at the Seville - Santa Justa train station.
· Taxi: Taxis can be ordered by calling +34 954 580 000 / +34 954 571 111 or via applications such as Free Now.
· VTC: In the city of Seville it is possible to make VTC trips using apps such as Cabify, Uber or Bolt.
You can check the best route for your journey on the Renfe, Ouigo or iryo websites.
