How to get around Valencia by bus
Travelling by bus in Valencia is a comfortable, sustainable and very practical way to reach any corner of the city. The EMT Valencia network, recognizable by its red buses, connects the city centre with neighbourhoods, beaches, museums and shopping areas with great frequency and coverage.
This urban network is complemented by the yellow Metrobus buses, which extend connections to the metropolitan area and make it easy to reach nearby towns such as Port Saplaya, El Puig, El Saler, Pinedo, Puçol and Sagunto.
With a total of 43 lines, EMT Valencia covers the city thoroughly, making it an ideal option for moving between neighbourhoods, visiting the main tourist attractions or getting to the beaches. Metrobus, meanwhile, is the perfect alternative if you want to explore the surroundings of Valencia or visit natural areas and coastal towns.
Timetables and frequencies
Daytime bus service runs approximately between 4:30 and 22:30, with average frequencies of around 12 minutes, although this may vary depending on the line and time of day. From 22:30 the night service begins, keeping the city connected until late: around 2:00 on weekdays and until 3:15 at weekends. Many stops feature digital panels showing real-time waiting times.
Tickets and what to choose
Valencia Tourist Card (recommended)
The most convenient and economical option for getting around Valencia is the Valencia Tourist Card. It allows unlimited travel for 24, 48 or 72 hours on EMT urban buses, Metrobus, the metro (zones A and B, including the airport stop), tram and Renfe commuter trains. It also includes free entry to municipal museums and monuments, discounts on major attractions, shops and restaurants, and a free tapa and drink in participating venues. It activates with the first use so you can forget about buying additional tickets.
Single EMT ticket
If you only need to make a one-off journey, you can buy a single ticket directly on board for €2. It is valid for a single journey and does not allow transfers.
A calm and panoramic way to travel
Travelling by bus in Valencia is a relaxed way to explore the city, enjoying the urban scenery along the way. Many stops have digital displays showing in real time when the next bus will arrive.
Bus 95: the best line for sightseeing
If you want a line that covers all major attractions, Line 95 runs along the old Turia riverbed and offers direct access to places such as Bioparc, Cabecera Park, the Turia Garden, the Fine Arts Museum, the Serranos Towers, the Palau de la Música, the Fallas Museum, the City of Arts and Sciences, the Oceanogràfic and the Marina of Valencia.
How to get from the airport to the city centre by bus
If you arrive at the airport and prefer to use the bus, the line that connects directly to the centre of Valencia is Metrobus 150. The stop is located at Terminal T1, Level 0, right outside the arrivals area and well signposted. The bus passes through Manises, Quart de Poblet and Mislata before entering Valencia, where it stops at Ángel Guimerà, Mercat Central (Avenida del Oeste) and Av. Ramón y Cajal.
The journey takes around 45 minutes and the frequency is usually 20–30 minutes. The service runs from 6:21 to 22:36 Monday to Saturday, and from 7:35 to 22:15 on Sundays.
There is also a night service: it operates Monday to Thursday every 45 minutes and at weekends from 3:00, connecting the airport with Valencia outside daytime hours.
Buses to L’Albufera and El Palmar
The most direct way to reach the Albufera Natural Park and the surrounding villages is by using EMT lines. Lines 24 and 25 connect the centre of Valencia with El Perellonet and El Palmar. Line 25 drops you near the pier, where you can enjoy a traditional boat trip on the lake, while Line 24 passes through some of the most beautiful natural beaches, such as El Saler and El Perellonet.
Buses to the historic centre and shopping area
If your plan is to explore the historic centre – the Town Hall Square, Cathedral, Plaza de la Reina, Silk Exchange or Central Market – EMT offers many options that drop you nearby. The most useful lines are 95, C1, 6, 11, 26, 16, 94, 7, 9, 10, 11, 28, 4, 31, 32, 70, 7, 27, 73, 62 and 60.
How to get to the City of Arts and Sciences and the Oceanogràfic by bus
The City of Arts and Sciences is very well connected by bus. You can reach it on lines 13, 19, 23, 24, 25, 35, 40, 94 and 95.
Buses to the beaches, Marina of Valencia and maritime neighbourhoods
To visit the urban beaches of Las Arenas and Malvarrosa, the Marina of Valencia and the maritime districts, you can use very convenient lines such as 4, 19, 32, 92 and 95.
Bus to Bioparc
If you want to visit Bioparc, the closest lines are 95, 98, 99 and 67.
Recommended apps
To plan your trips comfortably and in real time, you can download the official EMT Valencia app (available for iOS and Android), which lets you check bus arrivals, view suggested routes, find nearby stops using GPS and save your usual journeys.
If you will also be using the yellow metropolitan buses, the official Metrobus app (available for iOS and Android) offers updated information on lines, timetables and routes.
