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How to Get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to City Centre

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Valencia Airport (VLC)

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Valencia Airport (VLC / Manises) to city centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. Metro Lines 3 or 5: 25-30 minutes to Xàtiva (central) / Colón, €4.90 single (special airport fare). Every 5-10 min, 5:30am-12am. Best option. 2. EMT Bus 150: 30-40 minutes to Avinguda del Cid / Plaça de l’Ajuntament, €1.50 single. Cheapest. 3. Taxi: 15-25 min, €25-30 fixed-rate. 4. Uber/Bolt/Cabify: €15-20. 5. Pre-booked transfer: €25-50. Distance: 9 km west of Valencia centre. Currency: Euro. Tickets: Metro Valencia machines + app. Best option: Metro Lines 3 or 5 — fastest + reliable. Both serve airport same fare. EMT Bus 150 if tight budget. Uber/Bolt for door-to-door at €15-20.

Valencia Airport VLC terminal
Valencia Airport (VLC)

Metro Lines 3 + 5 — best option

  • Duration: 25-30 minutes airport to Xàtiva (central) or Colón.
  • Two lines: L3 + L5 — both serve airport, same fare.
  • Frequency: every 5-10 minutes peak, 15 min off-peak.
  • Hours: 5:30am-12am daily.
  • Price: €4.90 single (special airport fare). Day pass T1 €4.50 + €2 airport supplement.
  • Children under 7: free with adult.
  • Where to board: Aeroport Metro station — escalator from terminal arrivals.
  • Stops to centre: direct to Xàtiva (Plaça de l’Ajuntament + Estación del Norte) + Colón (centre) + Alameda (north centre).
  • Tickets: Metro Valencia machines + app.
  • Pros: fast, reliable, frequent. Direct to 3 central stations.

EMT Bus 150 — cheapest

  • Duration: 30-40 minutes airport to Plaça de l’Ajuntament.
  • Operator: EMT Valencia.
  • Frequency: every 20-30 minutes.
  • Hours: 5:30am-1am daily.
  • Price: €1.50 single. Bonometro 10-trip €8 / SUMA card €7.
  • Where to board: bus stop outside Arrivals.
  • Stops: Avinguda del Cid → Plaça de l’Ajuntament (centre).
  • Tickets: driver (cash/card) or EMT app + SUMA card.
  • Pros: cheapest. €3.40 cheaper than Metro.
  • Cons: traffic-dependent + slower.

Taxi + Uber/Bolt/Cabify

  • Duration: 15-25 minutes (traffic-dependent).
  • Taxi fixed rate: €25-30 to Valencia centre.
  • Outside centre metered: €30-50.
  • Where to board: taxi rank outside Arrivals.
  • Surcharges: +€2 airport surcharge. +20% nights/Sundays/holidays.
  • Receipt: always ask “recibo.”
  • Uber: €15-20.
  • Bolt: €12-18.
  • Cabify: €15-20.
  • FreeNow: taxi-booking app.
  • Pre-booked transfer: €25-50.
  • Family of 4: taxi €25-30 cheaper than 4× Metro (€19.60).
  • Avoid: unmarked taxis — use OFFICIAL rank.

Practical info + Valencia tips

  • Single terminal: opened 1995. Decent size but smaller than Madrid + Barcelona.
  • From centre back: Metro L3/L5 from Xàtiva/Colón 25-30 min €4.90. Bus 150 from Plaça Ajuntament 30-40 min €1.50. Taxi €25-30.
  • Currency: Euro.
  • Schengen + Spain standard.
  • SUMA card: reloadable transit card for Metro + bus. Pays back if multiple journeys.
  • Valencia Tourist Card: €18.50/24h, €36/72h includes Metro + bus + attractions discounts.
  • Apps: Metro Valencia, EMT Valencia (bus), Uber, Bolt, Cabify.
  • Languages: Spanish + Catalan (Valencian dialect). English universal in tourism.
  • Best time: April-October. Las Fallas (March 1-19) festival packed + hotels triple-priced.
  • Late-night gaps: Metro 5:30am-12am. Bus 5:30am-1am. Taxi/Uber 24/7.
  • City of Arts + Sciences: Valencia’s iconic Calatrava complex 15 min from centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest VLC to Valencia?

EMT Bus 150 — €1.50 single, 30-40 min to Plaça de l’Ajuntament. Cheapest by far. SUMA card €7 for 10 trips saves more. Metro €4.90 faster (25-30 min).

How long Valencia airport to centre?

Metro L3 or L5 25-30 min to Xàtiva/Colón (fastest). Bus 150 30-40 min. Taxi 15-25 min. Uber 15-25 min. VLC 9 km west of centre.

VLC taxi fixed rate?

€25-30 to Valencia centre. Outside centre metered €30-50. +€2 airport surcharge. +20% nights/Sundays/holidays. Use OFFICIAL taxi rank.

Valencia Uber Bolt?

Both available. Bolt €12-18 (often cheapest). Uber €15-20. Cabify €15-20. FreeNow taxi app. All cashless + GPS tracking.

VLC Metro fare?

€4.90 special airport fare. Regular Metro €1.50 doesn’t cover airport — pay supplement. Or T1 day pass €4.50 + €2 supplement = €6.50 total for unlimited Valencia + airport return.

Las Fallas March?

Yes — Las Fallas festival March 1-19 Valencia. Hotels triple-priced. Allow extra airport time. Public transport overloaded. Iconic UNESCO Intangible Heritage festival but plan ahead.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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