How to Get Around Valencia: Complete Valencia Public Transport Guide 2026

How to Get Around Valencia: Complete Valencia Public Transport Guide 2026

Valencia’s buses, metro, trams and local trains are easy, reliable and ridiculously affordable. The SUMA 10 card is my top pick: ten Zone A journeys cost €5.40 (54c each), include free transfers and give you 90 minutes to comfortably complete each trip.

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Last updated: 11 July 2026

Valencia public transport is far easier to use than the collection of acronyms, zones and ticket names initially suggests.

You have EMT buses, Metrovalencia trains and trams, MetroBus services, Renfe Cercanías trains and something called a SUMA card holding the whole operation together. It can look like you need a transport degree before boarding your first bus. Thankfully, you do not!

For most visitors, the best option is a Zone A SUMA 10 ticket. It gives you ten journeys across several different forms of public transport for €5.40, meaning each trip costs just 54 cents before the small initial cost of the reusable card. It is flexible, shareable and spectacularly cheap.

This Valencia public transport guide explains exactly how the SUMA card works, which zones you need, how to use the metro and buses, how to reach the airport and which ticket will save you the most money.

Important Valencia transport update for summer 2026

Travelling to Valencia during July or August 2026?

The Metrovalencia stations at Aragó, Amistat, Ayora and Marítim are closed from 25 June until 30 August 2026 while the tunnel is renovated. Metro services on Lines 5 and 7 are suspended between Alameda and Marítim during the closure.

This particularly affects journeys between the city centre, the eastern neighbourhoods and the coast.

EMT has increased services on bus routes including Lines 4, 31, 32, 81, 92 and 93 during the closure. Check the Metrovalencia and EMT apps before travelling rather than blindly following an old screenshot from Google Maps.

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What is the best public transport ticket in Valencia?

For most visitors, I recommend buying a SUMA 10 for Zone A.

It costs €5.40 for ten journeys throughout 2026, which works out at 54 cents per trip. The same fare has applied since 1 July 2025, so there has been no year-on-year increase for summer visitors. The discounted price has been extended until 31 December 2026.

SUMA card for Valencia Public Transport Network - How to Get Around Valencia: Complete Valencia Public Transport Guide

The ticket can be used on:

  • Metrovalencia metro services
  • Metrovalencia trams
  • EMT city buses
  • MetroBus services
  • Renfe Cercanías trains within the relevant zones
  • Participating urban transport services in Paterna and Sagunt

You receive ten journeys and one free transfer during each journey. When travelling within one zone, you have 90 minutes from the first validation to complete the journey and transfer to another service.

Changes between metro and tram lines do not count as your one transfer, but you must still validate the card whenever you enter another service.

That means you could take a metro into the city, transfer onto an EMT bus and have the whole journey deducted as one trip, provided you validate correctly and remain within the time limit.

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Valencia public transport ticket prices in 2026

TicketPriceWhat it includesBest for
SUMA 10 Zone A€5.40Ten integrated journeysMost visitors
SUMA 10 AB+€12.60Ten journeys including the airportCouples or repeat airport journeys
SUMA T1€4.50Unlimited AB travel for 24 hoursOne packed sightseeing day
SUMA T2€7.50Unlimited AB travel for 48 hoursTransport-heavy weekend
SUMA T3€11Unlimited AB travel for 72 hoursThree busy days
SUMA T1+€9Unlimited AB+ travel for 24 hours, including airportShort trip with airport travel
SUMA T2+€14Unlimited AB+ travel for 48 hours, including airportWeekend with airport travel
SUMA T3+€17Unlimited AB+ travel for 72 hours, including airportThree-day city break
EMT Bonobús€5.10Ten EMT bus journeysBus-only travel
EMT single ticket€2One EMT bus journeyVery occasional bus use
Metro Zone A single€1.50One metro or tram journeyOne-off metro journey
Airport metro single€4.80One city-to-airport metro journeyOne-way airport travel
Valencia Tourist Card€17, €24 or €3024, 48 or 72 hours of transport plus attractionsSightseeing and transport combined

The SUMA ticket prices do not include the physical card. An anonymous cardboard SUMA card costs €1.10, while the more durable plastic version costs €2.20. Both can be reused and topped up.

SUMA T and SUMA T+ tickets provide unlimited travel for one person. Unlike the SUMA 10, they cannot be shared between multiple travellers.

How the SUMA 10 card works

The SUMA card is a reusable contactless travel card. The physical card is the support, while SUMA 10 is the ticket loaded onto it.

You normally buy both at the same time.

SUMA 10 Zone A

A Zone A SUMA 10 gives you:

  • Ten journeys
  • Travel within Zone A
  • One free transfer per journey
  • A 90-minute transfer window
  • Access to metro, tram, EMT, MetroBus and participating Cercanías services
  • The option to share the card with other people

The €5.40 fare does not include Valencia Airport. The Aeroport station is marked with a + on the fare map, so you need a ticket covering AB+ for journeys between central Valencia and the airport.

Can more than one person share a SUMA 10 card?

Yes.

A SUMA 10 can be used by up to 15 people travelling together. Tap the card once for each passenger when entering the metro or boarding a bus.

For example, two people taking the bus together would validate the card twice. Two journeys would then be deducted from the balance.

The group should remain together, particularly when making a transfer, and the card must be validated for every passenger on each new service.

This makes the SUMA 10 particularly useful for couples. You do not necessarily need one card each unless you expect to travel separately.

Valencia public transport zones explained

Valencia’s integrated transport network uses the zones A, B, C, D and +.

For a typical city break, the two most important things to remember are:

  • Most journeys within Valencia city fall inside Zone A
  • Valencia Airport requires a ticket that includes the + zone

Zone A covers the city centre and most places visitors are likely to travel, including the historic centre, Russafa, the City of Arts and Sciences, Cabanyal and the main urban beaches.

The outer zones become relevant when travelling farther into Valencia’s metropolitan area or using Cercanías trains for day trips.

Which zone do I need for Valencia Airport?

The Valencia Aeroport metro station is treated as the special + zone.

From central Valencia, you need an AB+ ticket rather than a standard Zone A ticket.

A regular SUMA 10 Zone A cannot be used simply by deducting an extra journey. The ticket loaded onto your card must cover the correct zones.

Your main airport options are:

  • A €4.80 Metrovalencia single ticket
  • A €12.60 SUMA 10 AB+
  • A SUMA T+ ticket
  • A Valencia Tourist Card
  • A €4.80 ticket for MetroBus Line 150

Metro Lines 3 and 5 connect Valencia Airport with the city.

Where to buy a SUMA card in Valencia

SUMA cards and tickets can be bought or topped up at:

  • Metrovalencia ticket machines
  • Metrovalencia ticket offices
  • Renfe Cercanías ticket machines
  • Renfe Cercanías ticket offices
  • Participating kiosks and tobacconists
  • Other authorised ATMV retailers
  • The official RecargaSUMA app

For most visitors, the easiest option is a Metrovalencia ticket machine. The machines offer several languages and accept card payments.

How to buy a SUMA 10 from a Metrovalencia machine

The wording can vary slightly between machines, but the process is generally:

  1. Change the language to English.
  2. Choose the option to buy a ticket or travel card.
  3. Select SUMA 10.
  4. Choose the required zone combination.
  5. For journeys around the city, select Zone A.
  6. Buy an anonymous cardboard or plastic support card if you do not already have one.
  7. Pay and collect the card.
  8. Keep the card for future top-ups.

A Zone A SUMA 10 plus a new cardboard card should cost €6.50 in total.

That is €5.40 for the journeys and €1.10 for the reusable card.

Do not throw the card away when the journeys run out. You can reload another SUMA 10 onto the same support.

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How free transfers work on a SUMA 10

A Zone A SUMA 10 includes one free transfer within 90 minutes of your first validation.

The transfer window begins when you first tap the card, not when you leave the first vehicle.

You must validate again every time you board another bus or enter another form of transport. The system should recognise the second validation as a transfer rather than deducting another journey, provided:

  • You are still within 90 minutes
  • Your ticket covers the required zones
  • The second journey qualifies as a transfer
  • You validate correctly

Transfer windows increase for journeys covering more zones:

  • One zone: 90 minutes
  • Two zones: 110 minutes
  • Three zones: 130 minutes
  • Four zones: 140 minutes

Transfers between Metrovalencia metro and tram lines do not count against the single free transfer allowance.

The card does the maths for you. Your job is simply to tap it every time.

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How to use the Valencia Metro

Metrovalencia operates six metro lines and four tram lines, numbered from Line 1 to Line 10 with some numbers assigned to metro and others to tram services.

Valencia Metro - How to Get Around Valencia: Complete Valencia Public Transport Guide 2026 - Metrovalencia Station at Russafa Valencia

The metro is particularly useful for:

  • Travelling between Valencia Airport and the city
  • Reaching neighbourhoods outside the historic centre
  • Crossing the city quickly
  • Connecting with tram services
  • Travelling to outer towns in the metropolitan area

The tram is particularly handy for:

  • Reaching the beach
  • Exploring Cabanyal and the maritime neighbourhoods
  • Travelling to the City of Arts and Sciences on Line 10
  • Connecting university areas with the coast

How to validate a SUMA card on the metro

At an underground or gated station:

  1. Hold the SUMA card against the reader.
  2. Wait for the green light or confirmation tone.
  3. Pass through the gate.
  4. Keep the card until the journey is completely finished.
  5. Present the same card at the exit gate where required.

When sharing one card, tap it once for each passenger. Allow one person to pass through before tapping again for the next passenger.

Do not squeeze two people through on one validation. Apart from looking deeply suspicious, only one journey will have been recorded.

How to validate a SUMA card on the tram

Most tram stops are open and do not have entry gates.

Validate the card using the platform reader before boarding. A ticket inspector may check the card during the journey.

At request stops, signal clearly when you want to board and press the stop button before your destination.

Useful Metrovalencia stations for visitors

Xàtiva: Valencia Nord railway station, Plaza del Ayuntamiento and the southern side of the historic centre.

Colón: Shopping streets, Mercado de Colón and the eastern side of the centre.

Àngel Guimerà: One of the network’s main interchange stations.

Alacant: Access to Russafa and an interchange for Line 10.

Ciutat Arts i Ciències–Justícia: City of Arts and Sciences.

Oceanogràfic: Oceanogràfic and the eastern end of the City of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Lluch and Les Arenes: Useful tram stops for the beach and Cabanyal.

Aeroport: Valencia Airport.

Always check the official journey planner because not every train travels to the end of a line, and service patterns can change during engineering work or major events.

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What time does the Valencia Metro run?

Metrovalencia services generally begin early in the morning and continue until late evening, but first and final train times vary by station, line and day.

On Friday nights, Saturday nights and the evenings before many public holidays, the A la Lluna de Metrovalencia programme extends selected metro and tram services into the early hours.

Do not assume every line runs at the same frequency or until the same time. Use the Metrovalencia app or official journey planner and enter your specific departure station.

Special services are often introduced during Fallas, the Gran Fira, concerts, football matches and other large events.

How to use EMT buses in Valencia

EMT operates Valencia’s city bus network.

Buses fill many of the gaps between metro stations and are often the easiest way to reach:

  • The City of Arts and Sciences
  • Cabanyal and the beaches
  • Neighbourhoods around the historic centre
  • The marina
  • The Albufera
  • Areas not directly served by metro

Useful routes include:

  • Line 19: Estació del Nord to La Marina and Malva-rosa
  • Line 31: La Patacona to Joaquín Sorolla station
  • Line 32: Passeig Marítim to Plaza del Ayuntamiento
  • Line 35: Estació del Nord to the City of Arts and Sciences
  • Line 24: Central Valencia to El Saler and El Palmar
  • Line 25: Central Valencia to El Saler and El Perelló

Routes can be diverted during festivals, demonstrations, roadworks and fireworks displays, so check the EMT app on the day.

How to board an EMT bus

Enter through the front door and validate your ticket immediately.

With a SUMA card:

  1. Hold the card against the reader.
  2. Wait for the confirmation sound or green light.
  3. Repeat for each passenger if sharing the card.
  4. Do not tap again when leaving the bus.

Press the stop button before your destination and leave through the middle or rear doors.

Can you pay by bank card on Valencia buses?

Yes.

A standard EMT single ticket costs €2 and can be purchased on board. Bank cards can be tapped at the validator, while cash payments are made to the driver.

The standard on-board single ticket does not provide the same multi-operator flexibility as a SUMA journey.

If you are taking more than a couple of trips, repeatedly paying €2 is the transport equivalent of setting your money on fire very slowly.

What is MovimEMT?

MovimEMT allows passengers to register a bank card and use that card, or its linked phone or watch, to pay for EMT bus journeys.

During 2026, the first passenger validation costs €0.51 and includes one hour of free transfers between EMT buses.

The system reviews your validations and processes a combined charge. Once you exceed 41 paid journeys using the same registered card during a month, further EMT journeys that month are free.

There is one slightly annoying catch.

A physical bank card and the same card stored in Apple Pay or Google Pay are treated as separate payment methods. You must use one consistently if you want all journeys to count towards the same monthly cap.

MovimEMT is excellent for someone living in Valencia or using buses constantly. For a visitor switching between buses, metro and tram, the SUMA 10 is usually less faff.

EMT Bonobús versus SUMA 10

The EMT Bonobús costs €5.10 for ten journeys during 2026, plus €2 for the card.

That works out at 51 cents per bus journey and includes unlimited transfers between EMT buses for one hour.

It is technically three cents cheaper per journey than the SUMA 10.

However, the Bonobús only works on EMT buses.

The Zone A SUMA 10 costs €5.40 but also works on the metro, trams, MetroBus and participating Cercanías trains. Unless you are certain that you will only use buses, the extra 30 cents buys far more flexibility.

How to get from Valencia Airport to the city centre

Metrovalencia Lines 3 and 5 connect Valencia Airport with the city.

How to Get Around Valencia: Complete Valencia Public Transport Guide 2026 - Valencia Airport

The metro station is directly connected to the terminal, making it the easiest option for most arrivals.

Valencia Airport transport options

OptionPriceBest for
Metro single ticket€4.80 plus cardOne-way journey
SUMA 10 AB+€12.60 plus cardCouples or repeat airport travel
SUMA T1+€9Unlimited travel for 24 hours
SUMA T2+€14Unlimited travel for 48 hours
SUMA T3+€17Unlimited travel for 72 hours
MetroBus Line 150€4.80Bus travel into Valencia
Valencia Tourist CardFrom €17Airport, city transport and attractions

The metro journey into central Valencia takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your destination and service.

MetroBus Line 150 also links the airport with Valencia, stopping in Manises, Quart de Poblet and Mislata. Tickets can be bought on the bus.

Is the SUMA 10 AB+ worth buying?

A SUMA 10 AB+ costs €12.60 and gives you ten journeys covering the airport zone.

This can be useful for two people travelling together.

Two airport journeys for two people would use four of the ten trips. You would then have six journeys remaining for transport around Valencia, although every journey would still be deducted from the more expensive AB+ bundle.

For a solo traveller making only one airport journey, a single airport ticket followed by a separate Zone A SUMA 10 may work out better.

Is the Valencia Tourist Card worth it?

The Valencia Tourist Card includes unlimited journeys on:

  • EMT city buses
  • MetroBus services
  • Metrovalencia metro
  • Metrovalencia trams
  • Cercanías trains within the included zones
  • Metro Lines 3 and 5 to and from the airport
  • MetroBus Line 150 to and from the airport

It also includes entry to municipal museums and monuments, plus discounts at selected attractions, restaurants and services.

Standard adult prices are:

  • 24 hours: €17
  • 48 hours: €24
  • 72 hours: €30

A 10 per cent online discount is frequently available, reducing the prices to approximately €15.30, €21.60 and €27.

The card activates when it is first used and remains valid for consecutive hours, not calendar days.

Buy the Valencia Tourist Card if:

  • You plan to visit several included museums and monuments
  • You want airport transport included
  • You expect to use public transport heavily
  • You value the convenience of unlimited travel

Stick with a SUMA card if:

  • You mostly plan to walk
  • You only expect to make a handful of journeys
  • You are not interested in the included attractions
  • You want to share one card with another traveller

For transport alone, the SUMA 10 or SUMA T is often cheaper.

The Tourist Card becomes much more competitive when you also use its attraction entries and discounts.

Using Renfe Cercanías trains in Valencia

Cercanías is Valencia’s local and regional commuter rail network.

These trains are useful for travelling beyond the city on day trips to places including:

  • Gandía
  • Xàtiva
  • Sagunt
  • Castelló
  • Towns along the coast and inland rail corridors

The C1 line runs towards Gandía, while the C2 serves Xàtiva and Moixent. Other lines connect Valencia with destinations including Buñol, Caudiel and Castelló.

SUMA tickets are accepted on authorised parts of the Valencia Cercanías network, provided your ticket covers the required zones.

For longer journeys beyond the SUMA area, buy a separate Cercanías ticket from a Renfe machine or ticket office.

Validate your SUMA card at the station gate or reader before boarding and again when required to exit.

Engineering work and replacement transport can affect regional lines, particularly the C3 corridor, so check Renfe’s current service information before setting off.

What is MetroBus?

MetroBus is the name used for metropolitan bus routes connecting Valencia with surrounding towns and municipalities.

These are different from the red EMT city buses but are included in the SUMA system when your ticket covers the correct zones.

MetroBus is useful for:

  • Travelling beyond Valencia city
  • Reaching towns without a direct metro connection
  • Valencia Airport on Line 150
  • Longer suburban journeys

Validate your SUMA card when boarding in the same way you would on an EMT bus.

The route number alone does not tell you which zones are required, so check your destination on the official zonal map before travelling.

Cycling and Valenbisi in Valencia

Valencia is flat, cycle-friendly and threaded with bike lanes, making cycling one of the most enjoyable ways to move around the city.

Valenbisi is Valencia’s public bike-sharing system, with docking stations across the city. It works differently from the public transport ticket network and requires its own registration or pass.

Valenbisi - How to Get Around Valencia: Complete Valencia Public Transport Guide 2026

There are also time limits, docking rules and additional charges to understand before taking your first bike.

For occasional sightseeing, a private full-day bike rental may be more straightforward. For repeated short journeys, Valenbisi can be extremely convenient once you understand how the system works.

Can you take a bike on the Valencia Metro?

Folding non-electric bicycles are allowed throughout the metro and tram network when kept folded.

Standard non-electric bicycles are only permitted on above-ground metro sections. They are not allowed on underground sections or tram services, and a maximum of four standard bicycles is normally permitted per train.

Electric bicycles, electric scooters and other battery-powered personal mobility vehicles are prohibited, except mobility devices used by passengers with reduced mobility.

Restrictions may become tighter during Fallas and other extremely busy events.

Is Valencia public transport accessible?

EMT’s fleet uses accessible, low-floor buses with ramps and designated wheelchair areas.

Most Metrovalencia stations and stops have step-free routes using lifts or ramps. València Sud is the main exception identified by Metrovalencia, and the platform-to-train gap can vary at some stations.

Metrovalencia also uses NaviLens codes to provide accessible navigation, lift information, service updates and guidance in the language selected on the passenger’s phone.

Passengers who need assistance should still check the accessibility status of their specific station before travelling, particularly during engineering works or temporary lift closures.

The best Valencia transport apps

You do not need six apps to survive a weekend in Valencia, but these are the most useful.

Metrovalencia

Use it for:

  • Metro and tram journey planning
  • Live service notices
  • Station information
  • First and final train times
  • Engineering works

EMT València

Use it for:

  • Live bus arrivals
  • Bus routes
  • Stop locations
  • Diversions
  • Service alerts

EMTicket

Use it to buy and activate mobile EMT bus tickets.

RecargaSUMA

Use it to check or top up compatible SUMA cards using a supported phone.

Renfe Cercanías

Use it for:

  • Local train times
  • Platform information
  • Service disruptions
  • Regional journey planning

Google Maps is perfectly useful for comparing routes, but always check the relevant operator app when there are temporary closures, festivals or road diversions.

Common Valencia public transport mistakes

Buying single tickets for every journey

A €2 EMT single ticket looks harmless until you have bought six of them.

The SUMA 10 is usually cheaper after only a few journeys and gives you far more flexibility.

Buying Zone A for the airport

Valencia Airport is in the special + zone. A standard Zone A SUMA 10 will not cover the journey.

Forgetting to validate a transfer

Even when the transfer is free, you still need to tap the card on the next vehicle or at the next gate.

Forgetting to validate at an open tram stop

There may be no barrier reminding you. Find the platform reader and tap before boarding.

Throwing away the SUMA card

The support card is reusable. Keep it and reload another ticket when the balance runs out.

Mixing a physical bank card and phone wallet on MovimEMT

They are counted separately. Pick one and stick with it.

Assuming the metro runs all night

Night services operate on selected evenings and routes, but Valencia does not have a standard 24-hour metro network.

Travelling without a valid ticket

Travelling on Metrovalencia without a valid ticket can result in a €100 regularisation charge, plus the price of the required ticket.

Valencia public transport frequently asked questions

How much is public transport in Valencia?

A Zone A SUMA 10 costs €5.40 for ten journeys during 2026, making each journey 54 cents before the cost of the reusable card. An EMT single bus ticket costs €2, while a Zone A Metrovalencia single costs €1.50 plus the card.

What is the cheapest way to get around Valencia?

For most visitors, the Zone A SUMA 10 is the cheapest flexible option. It costs €5.40 for ten journeys and works across metro, tram, EMT, MetroBus and participating Cercanías services.

MovimEMT costs slightly less per bus journey at €0.51, but it only covers EMT buses and requires a registered payment method.

Can tourists buy a SUMA card?

Yes. Tourists can buy an anonymous cardboard or plastic SUMA card from Metrovalencia machines, ticket offices, participating retailers and other authorised sales points.

You do not need Spanish residency or identification to buy an anonymous SUMA 10.

Can two people use one SUMA card?

Yes. A SUMA 10 can be shared by people travelling together. Validate once for every passenger when beginning the journey and again for every passenger when transferring.

Does the SUMA 10 include Valencia Airport?

Only if you buy a SUMA 10 covering AB+. A standard Zone A SUMA 10 does not include the Aeroport station.

Can I tap my bank card on Valencia public transport?

You can use a contactless bank card directly on EMT buses, either for a single fare or through the registered MovimEMT system.

For Metrovalencia, buy or load the appropriate ticket at a machine and then validate the SUMA or Móbilis transport card at the gate or platform reader.

Does the SUMA card work on Renfe trains?

SUMA tickets work on authorised sections of Valencia’s Cercanías network when the loaded ticket covers the correct zones. They do not cover long-distance, high-speed or intercity trains.

How long does a SUMA transfer last?

For a one-zone journey, the transfer window is 90 minutes from the first validation. It increases to 110 minutes for two zones, 130 minutes for three zones and 140 minutes for four zones.

Do children travel free in Valencia?

On Metrovalencia metro and tram services, children under ten can travel free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. A maximum of two children can travel free per paying adult, and proof of age may be requested.

Rules and age limits can differ on buses and other operators, so check the relevant service before travelling.

Does Valencia public transport run at night?

Metrovalencia provides selected late-night services on Fridays, Saturdays and the evenings before many public holidays through its A la Lluna programme.

EMT also operates late and night services, but routes and frequencies vary. Check the official apps for your exact journey.

What is the best way to reach Valencia Beach?

The beach can be reached using Metrovalencia trams or EMT buses.

Useful stops and routes normally include Dr. Lluch, Les Arenes, Cabanyal and bus Lines 19, 31 and 32. During the summer 2026 metro closures, buses may be more convenient for some journeys.

What is the best way to reach the City of Arts and Sciences?

Metrovalencia Line 10 stops at Ciutat Arts i Ciències–Justícia and Oceanogràfic.

EMT routes including Line 35 also connect the city centre with the complex.

Is the Valencia Tourist Card better than the SUMA 10?

The Valencia Tourist Card is better when you want unlimited public transport, airport travel and entry to included attractions.

The SUMA 10 is better when you expect to walk frequently and only need public transport for occasional journeys.

Why you can trust this Valencia public transport guide

I use Valencia’s buses, metro and SUMA system while exploring the city and have written this guide around the questions that actually crop up when you arrive: what ticket to buy, which zone you need and where you are supposed to tap the card.

For this July 2026 update, fares and rules were checked against information published by the Autoritat de Transport Metropolità de València, Metrovalencia, EMT València, Renfe, Aena and Visit València.

Temporary transport changes can happen quickly, particularly during summer engineering work, Fallas and the Gran Fira. Always check the official operator app before making a time-sensitive journey.

Is public transport in Valencia easy to use?

Yes. Valencia has a public transport network that is extensive without feeling overwhelming once you have made your first couple of journeys.

The simplest Valencia Public Transport setup for most visitors is:

  1. Buy an anonymous cardboard SUMA card.
  2. Load a Zone A SUMA 10 for €5.40.
  3. Tap it every time you enter a service.
  4. Buy a separate airport ticket or choose AB+ when travelling to or from the airport.
  5. Keep the card and top it up when needed.

Ten journeys for €5.40, free transfers and the option to jump between buses, metro, trams and local trains is difficult to argue with.

Valencia may be one of Europe’s most walkable cities, but when your feet have clocked out, 54-cent public transport feels like an outrageously good backup plan.

Updated: 11 July 2026

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