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Guide to Valencia Metro…

Underground / Subway

Xàtiva metro station

The Valencia metro is very modern and easy to use and each line has a distinct color.

Using the metro is the easiest and quickest way to get into town from the and also the cheapest.

Xàtiva metro station is just a few yards from which is in the .

North Station

The two lines which conncet to the airport from the city center and the port are the red line 3 (Rafelbunyol-Aeroport) and the green line 5 (Marítim Serrería – Torrent Av. / Aeroport).

Alameda Station

Tickets cost €4.90 which includes €1 for the card which you can top up.

From Alameda station (which was designed by the Valencian architect Calatrava) their paths diverge.

Trains from the airport to the city center take approximately 25 minutes.  There are 5 lines with the sixth line (Line 2)  due for completion in 2014-15.

This partially completed tram and metro line will run from Tavernes Blanques (South) – Natzaret.

Line 1: YELLOW

Liria / Bétera - Torrent Avenue / Villanueva de Castellón

Line 3: RED (Rafelbunyol-Aeroport)

Line 3 runs between the airport and the , the port and the main locations in the metropolitan area.

The station is on the ground floor of the regional flights terminal.

It has links with the lines L1, L4, L5 and L6.

The train stops at many places including Xativa Station,  Calle Colon  and  Alameda Station in the .

L3 relevant stations

• Levante Stadium – Machado
• Campus of Blasco Ibáñez (University of Valencia), Chiron Hospital and Clinic – Facultats
• Commercial Area – Columbus
• North Station and Plaza de Toros – Xativa
• Central Police, General Library – Angel Guimera
• General Hospital - Nou d'Octubre
• Manises Hospital - Salt Water
• Valencia Airport – Aeroport

Row 5: GREEN (Rafelbunyol-Airport)

~ Neptune Maritime Serra - Airport / Torrent Avenue

Runs directly from the airport to the port of Valencia and the town of Torrent. The station is on the ground floor of the regional flights terminal.

It has links with the lines L1, L3 and L6.

L5 relevant stations –

• Port of Valencia - Neptune and Grau-Canyamelar
• Garden Ayora (Ayora and friendship) - Ayora
• Valencia Football Stadium-CF (Mestalla) – Aragon
• Commercial Area – Columbus
• North Station and Plaza de Toros – Xativa and Bailen
• Central Police, General Library – Angel Guimera
• General Hospital - Nou d'Octubre
• Manises Hospital - Salt Water
• Valencia Airport – Aeroport
• Central Traffic, Interim Station AVE – Joaquin Sorolla
• Hospital Peset Aleixandre - Safranar and Patras
• Commuter Xirivella Utiel and affected by the construction of the AVE – Sant Isidre

Line 6: PURPLE

King of the hill Maritim Serreria) shares Wooden bridge section with T4-Doctor Lluch.

Stops include the University of Valencia Polytechnic University, Valencia Port of Marina Real Juan Carlos Grau and Canyamelar Station and the beach.

Line 4: BLUE - Tram

But the Rosary / Ll. Long / Fira - Dr. Lluch

Stops include the Feria Valencia (Trade Fair) Station,  Torres de Serranos, University of Valencia, Universitat Politècnica, Palacio de Congresos and the beach.

The tram is part of the Valencia metro system.

It’s an easy way to get to the beach as the tram is easy and quicker than the bus.

Which Ticket Should I Buy?

There are a variety of tickets to choose from ranging from one day tickets to travel cards.

• For families with children under the age of six, two children are allowed to travel free with each adult.

• Consider how long you’re going to be here before deciding which one is best for you.

• For example, if you’re here for  just one day and need to use the transport a lot then buy a T-1 ticket.

• This gives you unlimited access to travel in the .

• For more than one day it’s best to buy the T-2 or T-3 which are for two or three days respectively. These are combined tickets valid for both the underground and buses and are non-transferable as they permit unlimited journeys for one person.  Cost between €4 and €9.70.

• For one journey just buy a single ticket.

METRO TRAVEL CARD

The bonometro is valid for 10 journeys on the metro and available for all zones. You can buy one of these cards at metro stations and automatic vending machines.

• When you’ve finished using the card don’t throw it away as you can top it up for 7.35 euros.

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