Getting Around Valencia: Transport Tips and Advice
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Arrivals into Valencia are via the Aeropuerto de Manises, which lies six miles from the center. The airport is served by daily flights from a variety of European cities and offers frequent flights to other major Spanish destinations.
On landing, there’s a bus to Turia station which departs every 11 minutes and takes about 30-40 minutes to reach its destination. Alternatively, the Aerobus goes directly into the city for a slightly higher fare. Local trains also run every 20 minutes toward the center and the subway departs directly from the airport.
The Estacion del Norte caters well for those traveling Europe by rail, with regular fast trains to Madrid, Barcelona (via Tarragona), Alicante, Sagunto and Castellon. A long distance bus station provides a budget alternative.
Valencia is definitely a walker’s town, though: the narrow streets of the Old City are ideal for exploring on foot and many of the historical sites are grouped together in one small area. It’s also easy for travelers to rent a bicycle, car or moped for independent travel within the city.
Public transport, however, is efficient, inexpensive and fast. An integrated tram, bus and metro network covers all major locations in the area and travel is cheap and easy to plan.
The high-speed tram is a good way to reach the beaches and the coast. Buses are available for visiting places outside the immediate city such as La Ciutat de les Arts y las Ciencies, the port and the Llac Albufera.
