Valencia Metro

Metro and tram in Valencia: move easily and quickly around Valencia

Getting around Valencia by metro and tram is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to explore the city. The Metrovalencia network has 10 lines connecting the airport, the historic centre, the beaches, the City of Arts and Sciences and many other essential places. It is an easy-to-use system with good frequency and perfect for first-time visitors to Valencia. 

The metro operates with three fare zones: A, B and B+, and the ticket price depends on the zones of your origin and destination. 

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• Weekdays: from 4:00 to 23:30
• Weekends: from 5:00 to 00:30
• Average frequency: every 10 minutes, depending on the line and time of day

The most comfortable and economical option for moving around Valencia. It offers unlimited travel for 24, 48 or 72 hours on the metro (zones A and B, including the airport stop), tram, EMT buses, Metrobus services and Renfe suburban trains.

It activates with the first use, so you won’t need to buy individual tickets. It also includes free entry to municipal museums and monuments, discounts at major tourist attractions, shops and restaurants, and a free tapa and drink in participating venues.

Single metro tickets are purchased exclusively from station ticket machines, where you can pay by credit or debit card. The price depends on the zone (A, B or B+). In addition to the ticket, you must purchase a physical card, which you can reload for future journeys: cardboard card: €1.10 or plastic card: €2.20.

The metro operates with three fare zones: A, B and B+, and the ticket price depends on the zones of your origin and destination:

• Zone A or B: €1.50 + card (between €1.10 and €2.20 extra)
• Zones A and B: €2.80 + card (between €1.10 and €2.20 extra)
• Zone B+: €3.50 + card (between €1.10 and €2.20 extra)
• Zones A and B+ airport: €4.80 + card (between €1.10 and €2.20 extra)

• Metro lines to the airport: There are two metro lines that connect the airport with the city: Line 5 (Aeropuerto / Marítim) and Line 3 (Aeropuerto / Rafelbunyol).
• Departures from the airport: Every 15–20 minutes.
• Approximate travel time: 20 minutes.
• To travel from the airport station to any neighborhood in Valencia, you need a transport ticket covering the AB+ zone combination. The airport is located in a special fare zone. The ticket price is €4.80 for the journey to the airport, plus €1.10 or €2.10 for the physical reusable card (depending on whether it is cardboard or plastic). The total cost of the first purchase is between €5.90 and €6.90.
• The best option for getting around the city during your visit is the Valencia Tourist Card. This card combines unlimited public transport on the SUMA network (metro, EMT buses, tram, and commuter trains) and includes metro journeys between the airport and any point in the city or surrounding areas. By purchasing the card (available for 24, 48, or 72 hours), your entire transport coverage is included, so you do not need to buy single tickets, pay for the physical card, or pay any extra airport surcharge.
• Recommended metro stops for the city center: Xàtiva (Estación del Norte) and Colón (shopping district).
• Recommended metro stops for the beach: Marítim (Serrería).

The metro and tram allow you to move quickly and make transfers that are clearly signposted. The most convenient stations for changing lines are Àngel Guimerà, Xàtiva, Colón and Alameda, as well as Empalme and Benimaclet for connections with the tram.

Download the official Metrovalencia map