How to Get From Valencia Airport to the City Centre and Station
The easiest and most affordable way to travel from Valencia Airport to the city centre and railway station is by taking the metro.
Metro services from the airport to the city centre are fast and frequent, and the system is easy to use even for first-time visitors to this beautiful Spanish city.
Valencia metro train. ©AndyBTravels
Metro line 3 and 5 connect the airport with the city centre of Valencia. ©AndyBTravels
Taking the metro from Valencia Airport
There is a metro station directly beneath the terminal building at Valencia Airport, which is clearly signposted when you enter the arrivals hall.
Once you reach the metro station, you can buy a ticket from one of the ticket machines using a debit card, credit card, or cash.
If you simply need to reach the centre of Valencia, Xàtiva Metro Station is probably the best stop to get off at, as it is right in the heart of the city and within easy walking distance of the old town.
You can take either Line 3 or Line 5 to travel from the airport to Xàtiva.
In the video below, you can see how easy it is to reach the metro station at the airport and take a train into Valencia city centre.
From Valencia Airport to the railway station
Valencia has two main railway stations.
The historic Estació del Nord is the main hub for commuter and regional train services, as well as long-distance Euromed services to cities such as Barcelona.
Nearby, the modern Valencia Joaquín Sorolla station is the main departure point for high-speed trains, including services to Madrid.
Be sure to check in advance which station your train departs from.
To get from Valencia Airport to Estació del Nord, take the metro to Xàtiva, as this metro station is located right next to the railway station.
To get from Valencia Airport to Joaquín Sorolla station, first take the metro on either Line 3 or Line 5 to Àngel Guimerà station and change there to Line 1 or Line 2 for Jesús station, from where Joaquín Sorolla station is just around the corner.
Trains at Valencia Nord. ©AndyBTravels
Spanish trains
While you can simply buy your metro ticket on the spot, it is best to book Spanish train tickets in advance.
Tickets for Spanish long-distance and high-speed services are generally cheaper when booked in advance.
Moreover, since these trains require compulsory seat reservations (included in the ticket), they can sell out, which is not uncommon during the peak summer season, around local festivals, national holidays, or other busy travel periods.
You can easily book Spanish train tickets through the reliable online booking website Omio, which can not only book trains from the national railway company Renfe, but also services from private operator Iryo, as well as the low-cost high-speed rail companies Ouigo España and Avlo.
Use the Omio journey planner below to compare trains from all these companies and find the best train connection for your travel date.
Conclusion
The metro is the best way to get from Valencia Airport to the city centre.
If you need to reach another Spanish destination and must get to the railway station to catch a train, whether it is Valencia Estació del Nord or the high-speed station of Joaquín Sorolla, the metro is also the easiest way to travel from the airport.
