Getting Around: Metro, Tram, Bus, Bike

Valencia is unusually walkable. From Ciutat Vella to the beach is 45 minutes on foot through the Turia gardens. Most newcomers find they barely need a car. Here’s the rest. ## The card Buy a **TuiN** transport card at any metro station for an €8 refundable deposit. Top it up at the machines (cash or card, instructions in English). One zone covers nearly everything you’ll need. About €0.72 per metro or tram ride with the card vs. €1.50 cash. ## Metro Five lines, clean, frequent. Lines 3 and 5 run from the airport into the centre — €4.80 single from the airport. Operating hours: 06:00-23:00 weekdays, slightly later weekends. ## Tram Lines 4, 6, 8, 10. The tram is your friend if you live north of the Turia or near the beach. - **Line 4** — the workhorse, connects Ciutat Vella to Malvarrosa via Benimaclet - **Line 6/8** — to Patacona and the airport - **Line 10** — the modern north-south line through Marina Sud ## Bus EMT runs the city buses; they cover everything the metro doesn’t. - **Bus 95** — useful for connecting north neighbourhoods to centre - **Bus 32** — to the universities - **Bus 25** — the slow scenic ride to the beach The EMT Valencia app shows live arrivals. ## Valenbisi (bike-share) A short subscription gets you the city bike share — €29.21/year, or €13.30/week for visitors. Probably the best deal in Valencia. Excellent along the Turia and the seafront. Tip: in the morning, central docking stations empty fast. Apps like *Citymapper* or *Bicimad* show real-time availability so you know which stations have bikes. ## Your own bike Valencia has 150+ km of dedicated bike lanes — one of the best networks in Spain. You almost never need to mix with cars if you don’t want to. Helmet not legally required for adults inside the city; many wear one anyway. Get a serious lock. Bike theft is real, especially around El Carmen and Ciutat Vella. A chain that’s heavier than your bike is the right answer. ## Taxi / Uber / Cabify / Bolt All four exist. Taxis can be hailed; the apps need their own apps. Cheaper than London or Madrid. Airport transfer is a flat €20-25 by official taxi. ## When you actually need a car - You’re going to L’Albufera (15 km south, weak public transport) - You’re going to small towns in the *comarca* - You’re moving flat with bulky things (rent a van for the day, €40-60) Most expats who own cars regret it for the first six months — parking is brutal in Ruzafa, Cabanyal and El Carmen. If you do need a car, **car-sharing** apps like *FREE NOW Car* or *Bipi* are usually cheaper than owning.