City in Valencian Community, Spain
Getting around Valencia
How to get around Valencia
Valencia is flat and compact: walk or cycle most of it, and use the metro, tram and EMT buses for the beach and airport.
Ways to get around Valencia
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metrovalencia (metro and tram) | About 1.50–2 EUR; contactless Sube card | Lines link the airport, center and the Malvarrosa beach |
| EMT buses | About 1.50 EUR | Dense network; night buses on weekends |
| Valenbisi bike share | About 17 EUR a week | Hundreds of stations and a large bike-lane network |
| Taxi | Short trip about 6–12 EUR | Metered; easy to hail near the station |
Ride-hailing apps in Valencia
A 5 km ride costs about €6–12 ($6.8–13.5).
- Metered taxis are cheap and hail well near the station. Airport trips have a set fare; check before riding.
Arriving in Valencia
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Metro lines 3 and 5 about 4.50 EUR to the center, 20–25 min; taxi about 20–25 EUR, 15–20 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Fun on the flat streets but unnecessary; e-bikes and public bikes cover most trips. Motorbike rental needs a valid licence.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU visitors may drive six months on their licence; most, including US licence holders, also need an IDP.
- Onward travel in Spain: High-speed trains from Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo link Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Málaga, and competition keeps fares low. ALSA buses reach almost everywhere else.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Valencia?
Yes. Apps that work here: Cabify, Uber, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Valencia?
Valencia is flat and compact: walk or cycle most of it, and use the metro, tram and EMT buses for the beach and airport.
How do I get from the airport to Valencia?
Metro lines 3 and 5 about 4.50 EUR to the center, 20–25 min; taxi about 20–25 EUR, 15–20 min.
Is Valencia walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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