FAQs for cruise passengers in Valencia

Practical guide for those arriving at the Valencia Port Cruise Terminal

Index

How to get to the passenger terminal

  1. Where is the Valencia cruise terminal located?

    The terminal is located in the southern area of the Port of Valencia, right next to the Muelle de Poniente (Poniente Pier). You can view the location here.  

  2. How to get there from the airport  

    You can combine the metro (Lines 3 or 5) and the local bus (Lines 4, 30, and 95) to get there in approximately one hour, or take a taxi directly from the airport to arrive in 30 minutes.  

  3. How to get there from Estación del Norte (North Station)  

    Take a taxi (about 20 minutes) or local bus line 81 to the Pintor Sorolla stop, then transfer to line 4, which will take you to the passenger terminal area in about 40 minutes.

  4. How to get there from Joaquín Sorolla Station

    Take a taxi (about 20 minutes) or local bus line 31 to the Pintor Sorolla stop, then transfer to line 4, which will take you to the passenger terminal area in about 40 minutes.
     
  5. How to get there from the bus station

    Take a taxi (about 20 minutes) or local bus line 95 from the Guillem de Castro-Na Jordana stop to the Pont de les Drassanes stop, and walk five minutes to the passenger terminal. 

  6. Can I park at the port?

    The TRASMED passenger terminal provides a parking service for cruise passengers who wish to leave their vehicle inside the terminal area for the duration of their cruise. Reservations can be made via email at: cruceros.vlc@trasmed.com

  7. Can taxis access the cruise terminal?

    Yes, they will drop you off right at the terminal station entrance. There is a designated, signed official taxi rank right at the door of the passenger terminal. 

  8. Which ridesharing apps (VTC) operate in Valencia?

    Uber, Cabify, and Bolt operate in the city. Pick-ups are located in the designated area outside the passenger terminal. 

How to get around the city?

  1. How to get to Valencia city center from the cruise terminal?

    By taxi from the taxi rank located right outside the terminal exit. Journey time: 15–20 min. To book, you can use the Free Now app.

    By local bus (red buses; lines 4 or 95). The bus stop is a 10-minute walk from the terminal. Journey time: 45 minutes to Torres de Serranos.  

    VTC (Ridesharing): Uber, Cabify, and Bolt operate in Valencia.

  2. How to get to the Oceanogràfic or the City of Arts and Sciences from the port?

    Taxi: 10–12 min

     Local bus Line 95: get off at Oceanogràfic or Àgora. 20 minutes.  

  3. How to get to the beach from the cruise terminal?

    The closest beaches are El Cabanyal and Malvarrosa Beach, located 20–25 min away on foot, 5 minutes by taxi, or 15 minutes via local bus line 95 to the La Marina-Metro Neptú stop. You can see all of Valencia's beaches here.  

  4. Are there showers, restaurants, and a promenade at the beach?

    Yes, both Malvarrosa and El Cabanyal beaches feature a beachfront promenade, restaurants, and public showers.

  5. Is there a hop-on hop-off tourist bus near the port?

    Yes, the Valencia Bus Turístic has a stop at La Marina, a 20-minute walk or 5-minute ride on local buses (lines 4 or 30) from the port.

  6. Where can I rent a bike near the port?

    You can find bike rental companies here. Valencia has over 200 kilometers of bike lanes, which you can access right from the station to reach any point in the city.  

Where to eat in Valencia?

  1.  Where to eat a good paella near the port?

    Find all the recommended restaurants here.

  2. Where to eat typical Valencian gastronomy?

    Check out the best restaurants by city area or cuisine type here.  

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