Bus services in Valencia

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: Yes, in Valencia public transport as a whole is efficient and affordable. There are plenty of urban bus lines and more than half of them are also active at night. On top of that, there also are suburban buses to connect the city with the nearby towns.
: There are three main bus pass options in Valencia. The ones we most like are the SUMA passes and the Valencia Tourist Card. They are valid not only for the bus network, but also across metro, trams, and even Cercanías trains (only the SUMA cards).

Another option is the bus-only pass, the Bonobus.

You can learn more about the different kinds of public transport tickets in the relevant section of this article.
: To see the bus routes, we recommend using the EMT geoportal.
: There are four public transport zones in the city of Valencia.

Zone A covers the city centre, Zone AB is the overlap zone, covering Valencia’s larger urban area. Zone B covers small towns and municipalities around the city, Zone C is the airport.

Here can have a look at the public transport zones map.

How to get around in Valencia

Valencia is the third biggest city in Spain, and it is well worth visiting every corner. To be able to see it all, choose the means of transportation that works best for you.
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: Yes, children under the age of 6 travel for free on buses in Valencia. A maximum of two children per paying adult are allowed, and they always have to be accompanied by said adult.
: There are a few different apps for buses in Valencia. They are EMT Valencia, EMTicket, and RecargaSUMA. However, in our experience, not all of them work well. We recommen you check out our apps guide to get an idea of which ones you should use.

Useful apps and tools to move around in Valencia

Whether you are taking public or private transport, there are many tools to help you plan your journeys in Valencia. Many of these apps will give you live information about availability and routes, and even let you pay for tickets. All you need is a smartphone or alternative device with an internet connection.
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: Yes, MetroBus line 150 takes you to Valencia Airport.

How to get to Valencia from the Airport

Valencia Airport, also known as Manises Airport, is the second-largest airport in the region after Alicante. The airport is only 8 km west of Valencia, making it the closest to the city centre.
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: Yes, 23 of the urban bus lines in Valencia are also active as night lines. They are lines C3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 60, 62, 67, 70 , 72, 73, 81, 93, and 99.

You can find out more about them in the dedicated section of this article.
: Night bus lines are active until around 2:00 am on weekdays (with the last departures being around 1:30 am) and at 3:30 am on weekends (with the last departures being around 3:10 am).

Daytime-only buses in Valencia usually run until 10:30 pm.

You can find out more about bus timetables in the dedicated section of our article.
: Of course you can. You can just hop on the bus and ask the driver for a single ticket. You will need to pay in cash.

You can find out more about bus and public transport tickets in our dedicated article.

Tickets and passes for public transport in Valencia

In Valencia, there are many transport ticket options valid for buses, trams, and the metro. Some of them are combined, while others don’t share the same fare system. Here we’ll help you choose the option that best fits your needs.
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: A single bus ticket for Zone A (the city centre and its immediate surroundings) in Valencia costs €1.50 .

Tickets and passes for public transport in Valencia

In Valencia, there are many transport ticket options valid for buses, trams, and the metro. Some of them are combined, while others don’t share the same fare system. Here we’ll help you choose the option that best fits your needs.
Read more ->
: Yes, in fact if you get your ticket directly on the bus in Valencia, you have to pay in cash. If you don’t have cash, you can also get a single ticket on the EMTicket app.

Tickets and passes for public transport in Valencia

In Valencia, there are many transport ticket options valid for buses, trams, and the metro. Some of them are combined, while others don’t share the same fare system. Here we’ll help you choose the option that best fits your needs.
Read more ->
: You can get a single bus ticket directly on the bus, or you can get a bus pass (Bonobus) at a kiosk, tobacco shop, or EMT Customer Service office. As a third option, you can also get a SUMA pass (valid for bus, metro, tram and Cercanias trains) from automated machines at any metro station.

Tickets and passes for public transport in Valencia

In Valencia, there are many transport ticket options valid for buses, trams, and the metro. Some of them are combined, while others don’t share the same fare system. Here we’ll help you choose the option that best fits your needs.
Read more ->
: Yes, depending on what kind of ticket you want you’ll need different apps.

If you want a single ticket, you have to use EMTicket. If you want a SUMA pass (valid also for metro, tram, and trains), you have to use RecargaSUMA.

To know more about transport apps in Valencia, check out our dedicated article

Useful apps and tools to move around in Valencia

Whether you are taking public or private transport, there are many tools to help you plan your journeys in Valencia. Many of these apps will give you live information about availability and routes, and even let you pay for tickets. All you need is a smartphone or alternative device with an internet connection.
Read more ->
: Yes, the majority of buses offering regular service in Valencia are fully accessible, with automatic and/or manual ramps to get on and off, as well as two wheelchair spaces with safety belts.
: Yes, there are a few lines in Valencia that offer door to door special service for people with functional diversity.

These buses need to be requested for a specific time and place outside the usual bus routes and stops.

The service is available 365 days a year, but you will have to call +34 963 158 525 at least two working days in advance to book it. The telephone line is operational Monday to Friday between 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Requests must be confirmed one working day in advance through a second phone call to the same number, same working hours.

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