The metro and tram in Valencia
Valencia’s urban rail network counts a total of 146 stations, divided into ten active lines. With its total length of 162 km, it covers Valencia’s urban area thoroughly and it is a great way to move around the city.
The metro and tram in Valencia
Valencia’s urban rail network counts a total of 146 stations, divided into ten active lines. With its total length of 162 km, it covers Valencia’s urban area thoroughly and it is a great way to move around the city.
Public transport discounts - 1st September to 31st December 2022
The Valencian government has introduced a discount on multi-journey transport passes.
The discount brings the price of a SUMA 10 pass (valid for metro, tram, buses, and railways) down to €5.60 (one zone), €8.40 (two zones), and €14.00 (three zones).
Single tickets remain the same.
Free Transport Under 30 - 9th October - 31st December 2022
Free public transport (metro, trams, and buses) is available in Valencia for people under 30.
To benefit from this initiative, users have to request their free transport card online. The only prerequisite is a Spanish DNI or NIE as proof of age.
Valencia’s urban rail system (Metrovalencia) connects various parts of the city with the surrounding towns and areas, Manises Airport included. Metro and tram lines are both considered to be part of this system, thus sharing the same fare system.
While only nine stations are close to the old city centre, the network is continuously expanding. In fact, there are at least two more lines planned to open in the upcoming years.
The urban rail system is a great way to move around Valencia, especially if you need to move from one end of the city to the other.
The service is frequent (a train every five or ten minutes) and efficient, so you will be at your destination quickly, and without worrying about traffic. The trains are safe, clean and relatively new, with staff and security available at many stations in case you have any doubts or need help purchasing a ticket.
This is certainly your best option if you are moving between the airport and the city. However, if you are moving around the old quarters (within the old city walls), you will find there aren’t as many stops available as in other parts of Valencia. In this case, you might want to opt for a bus or for a private means of transport, such as a bicycle or a moped.
Valencia transport zones
For public transport use, the city is divided into three concentric areas (zonas in Spanish) and one overlap area.
- Zone A is the biggest and most central one. It covers the city with its most important sightseeing spots, the old centre, the newer and trendy neighbourhoods, as well as the beach. The tram service runs mainly in this area. You will most likely be moving around zone A on your visit.
- Zone A-B is the overlap area. Its function is to keep prices low for those that travel between bordering zones. People moving from these areas to the nearby zones A or B (and vice versa) will be able to get single-zone tickets. The municipalities belonging to this area are those of l’Horta - the larger urban area of Valencia.
- Zone B is the area directly around A. It covers mostly small towns and municipalities belonging to the metropolitan areas of Camp de Turia (northeast of the city), Camp de Morvedre (north of the city), and Ribera (south of the city). You are not likely to visit this area, as it is of little tourist interest.
- Zone C is equivalent to the airport. It serves the purpose of separating the airport from all other areas.
