FAQs
FAQs
Here you can find quick answers to all of your questions. Linked, you’ll find the articles or the sections of the articles that can give you more detailed information.
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There are curently six metro lines in Valencia. They cover zones A, AB, B, and C.
You can check out the network’s line in the relevant section of this article.
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There are four tram lines in Valencia. They mostly dwell in zones A and AB.
You can check out the network’s line in the relevant section of this article.
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Valencia is divided into four public transport zones. Depending on how many zones your ticket covers, it will cost differently.
Most tram lines dwell in the more central areas, while quite a few metro lines get to other areas outside of Zone A.
You can check out the transport zones in the relevant section of this article.
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Only for specific journeys (like from the Airport to the city and vice versa). Otherwise, it’s much more conveniente to get the SUMA passes.
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As you’re likely to stay in the city centre during your visit to Valencia, we recommend you get the SUMA 10-journey ticket for Zone A.
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A single metro ticket (for one zone) in Valencia costs €1.50. There are also other options, like 10-journey tickets, day passes, or even monthly passes (not recommended if you’re only on holiday here).
If you want to know more about tickets, we have a dedicated article.
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In Valencia, the metro closes between 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm on weekdays and between 1:30 am and 2:10 am on the weekend.
Trams a similar timetable, closing a bit earlier on weekends, generally around 1:30 am.
You can check out the network’s timetable in the relevant section of this article.
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The RecargaSUMA app allows you to top up your SUMA pass online.
You cannot get any tickets on the Metrovalencia app.
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A Móbilis is a card where you can load your Valencia public transport passes and tickets (including for the metro). They come in plastic (€2.00) or cardboard (€1.00).
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A SUMA card is a transport card where you can load SUMA passes (10-journeys, day tickets, monthly, etc). These passes are valid across metro, tram, EMT bus, Renfe Cercanias, and some MetroBus services.
You can also load your SUMA passes on a Móbilis card.
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The metro normally opens between 5:30 am and 6:00 am, while the tram generally open a bit later, around 6:00 am.
You can check out the network’s timetable in the relevant section of this article.
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In terms of functionality, they are exactly the same. The only difference is that the plastic Móbilis (€2.00) will last longer than a card Móbilis (€1.00). Bonobus passes can only be loaded on a plastic Móbilis.
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Yes, the tram and metro in Valencia are part of the same network, so they share the same tickets and passes.
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You can get your metro tickets at an automatic machine at any metro stop, at kiosks, and at tobacco shops.
If you want to know more about public transport tickets, check out our article.
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Train frequency varies with the line, but it goes from 5 minutes for the busiest lines at rush hour, to 30 minutes for more peripheral lines and quiet times of the day.
You can check out the network’s timetable in the relevant section of this article.
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