Discover everything you need to know about the Valencia metro in Spain
Are you wondering what transportation is like in Valencia? Then this article interests you!
Today you will discover how it works the Valencia metro.
We will see what they are above lines and where they pass, ticket prices, main stations and more.
With several lines that connect different destinations, the metro is a very fast option to get around the city of Valencia.
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Do you want to know more things about the Valencia metro?
Well don't get lost, let's get started!
Origin and evolution of the Valencia metro
We begin by briefly talking about the History of the Valencia metroa.
La inauguration of the Valencia metro made in 1988.
Since its inception, the Valencia metro autumn has experienced considerable growth.
Over the years, there have been added new lines in the MetroValencia network and renovation work has been carried out at existing stations.
An effort has also been made to modernize infrastructure and expand platforms.
Today, the Valencia metro is one of the most modern, comfortable and safe in all of Spain, which continues to grow and improve in a city that is constantly evolving.
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Valencia metro lines
Today, Metrovalencia has 9 lines that connect practically with the entire city and some surrounding towns.
At Valencia Metro map You can see that each line has a specific route and different stations that allow users to quickly move around Valencia.
Do you want to know what these lines are and where they lead?
Well, we will explain everything now!
Line 1: Bétera – Villanueva de Castellón
La line 1 of the Valencia metro goes from the town of Betera hasta el municipality of Villanueva de Castellón.
There is stops on line 1 of the Valencia metro in different areas of Gran Vía, near the center of Valencia.
Some of these stops are Empalme, Turia, Plaza de España or Joaquín Sorolla.
In addition, the line also communicates with many beautiful towns in Valencia to go by metro such as, Godella, Picassent or L’Alcúdia.
Line 2: Llíria – Torrent Avinguda
Within the city of Valencia, the 2 line goes exactly through the same stations as line 1.
As for the municipalities it connects, these changesian.
In the part of Llíria we have stops like L'Eliana o The Canyada. In the Torrent Avinguda area stops are made in towns like Picanya or Paiporta.
If you wonder how to get from Valencia to Torrent by metro, here's your line!
Line 3: Aeroport – Rafelbunyo
La 3 line It is one of the busiest, since it passes through very busy areas of the historical Center and by others emblematic neighborhoods such as, Benimaclet and the mountain range university area of Blasco Ibáñez.
Do you want to get to the center quickly? This line will leave you right in Colón or the North Station.
Furthermore, with this line you can go to the Valencia airport by subway directly.
Line 4: Tram (Mas del Rosari – Dr. Lluch)
The 4, 6 and 8 lines son de intercity tram.
These trams go down the street to very concrete. Line 4 is known because it does stop at the Polytechnic University of Valencia and in the "Universidad de Valencia", on the Tarongers and Burjassot campuses.
In addition, it also makes several stops right next to the Malvarrosa beach or the Arenas, The main beaches of Valencia.
Line 5: (Marítim Serrería – Aeroport)
La 5 line It takes almost the same route as 3. Cross Avenida del Cid, Mislata yothree towns of Valencia with meter until you get to the airport.
You can also use this line metro from Valencia airport to the center historical. It makes stops in busy places like Angel Guimerà, Colón y Mall.
The difference with line 3 is that it does not deviate towards Benimaclet and Alboraya, but continues straight along Amistat y Ayora.
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Line 6: Tram (Tossal del Rei – Marítim Serrería)
La 6 line by MetroValencia It is by tram and also takes you to the beaches and the port area.
However, part of the Tossal del Rei stop, in the area of Levante stadium y Orriols.
It has a shorter route than line 4.
Line 7 (Marítim Sawmill – Torrent Avinguda)
We continue with him MetroValencia line map.
La 7 line from the Valencia metro connect the Marítim Serrería stop are dealt with first, followed by Torrent Avinguda.
It goes from the old fishing neighborhood of Cabanyal but also Torrent passing through some stops in the center of Valencia such as the eJoaquín Sorolla station y Patriix.
Line 8: Tram (Marítim Serrería – Marina Royal Joan Carles I)
La 8 line tram It is the shortest of all. It's only 4 stops. It serves as extension of the 5 lines y 7 meter.
Goes from Marítim Sawmill to Marina Real, the laziest area of the port of Valencia.
If you wonder how to get to the port of Valencia by metro, this is your line!
Line 9: (Alboraya Peris Aragó – Riba-roja de Turia)
La 9 line It takes almost the same route as the 5. Instead of starting from Rafelbunyol, it does so a little further on, in Alboraya (here are the best horchatas in the city!).
This line does not go to the airport, but makes a detour to Riba-roja del Turia. In this town you can see the turia river marketing in all its glory.
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Ticket prices and areas of the Valencia metro
At Valencia metro you'll find many fees depending on the type of ticket.
The most common is the bonus SUM 10, what does it cost? $8 within the same area and gives you 10 trips.
There are also single travel tickets o special airport tickets.
It should be noted that the MetroValencia stops they are distributed in 4 zones (A, B, C and D).
¿Which is the area A tasks in the Valencia metro?
The music is taken from all stops that are within the city of Valencia.
The rest of the areas correspond to the municipalities as they move away from the city.
Take a good look at the Valencia metro map to see which area each stop is in.
Valencia Metro schedules
What time does the Valencia metro close?
El Valencia metro It is active almost all day.
Between week from 4 in the morning until 23.30 pm.
El Valencia metro in el fin de semana it works From 5 until 00.30:XNUMX p.m..
How often this usually happens depends on the line, but it is usually 10 minutes each.
Busiest Valencia metro stations
In Valencia there are many stations that are very busy, like the station Xativa, Colón o Angel Guimera.
Below we explain why they are and what you can find in each of them.
Xativa Station
La popularity of the Xativa Metro station in Valencia se due to its location.
It's in the heart of the center of Valencia, right next to the train station and a few minutes walk from the Town Hall Square.
If you want to access the Valencia center To walk, have a drink on its emblematic terraces or go shopping, this station is one of the best options.
Near this station there are usually street stalls selling horchata, corn on the cob or chestnuts.
Sometimes even within the station itself. Do you dare to try them?
Columbus Station
La Columbus station It is also very popular for its location.
It is located right at the beginning of the Colon Avenue, One most elegant and beautiful avenues in the city, full of clothing stores and other establishments.
If you reach the end, you will find the stop of bullring metro and Valencia North Station.
Ángel Guimera Station
La Ángel Gumera Station It is not as central as the previous two.
However, many people pass by because connect many lines the subway, transferring in it.
In addition, it is one of the stations that best connects the historic center of Valencia with the most residential neighborhoods.
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Alameda Station
Are you wondering what is the most beautiful metro station in Valencia?
We are clear: the Alameda station.
This metro station is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. It is located in the Turia Garden, fair under the Peineta Bridge.
Its beauty is due to its modern architecture and lots of natural light received.
Santiago Calatrava He designed it with his characteristic style of white, pointed structures. If you have visited the City of Arts and Sciences, you will quickly recognize his style.
The roof of the station is covered with windows through which sunlight enters, making the station one of the brightest in the world.
Future expansions of the Valencia metro
El Valencia metro has expansion plans to improve connectivity in the city.
It is anticipated creation of new lines and the expansion of existing ones.
Among the latests Moravia's compositions planned expansionsand find the Line 10, that will connect the Nazareth area with the Polytechnic University of Valencia.
In addition, the possibility of a Line 11 that connects the city center with the Benimàmet neighborhood.
These new lines will decongest some of the busiest routes and provide additional transport options for the inhabitants of Valencia.
Curiosities of the Valencia metro
Finally, we are going to talk to you about some curiosities of the Valencia metro that may surprise you.
The first curiosity is that the Valencia metro has one of the longer lines from all over Spain: Line 1 which goes from Bétera to Villanueva de Castellón.
This line makes a total of 41 stops in different seasons.
Did you know that the Valencia metro network has more than 156 kilometers of tracks?
This makes it one of the largest in the country. 👏🏻
Furthermore, Metrovalencia is not only limited to the city, but is one of the most supportive of the surrounding towns. More than 35 municipalities They have a metro stop.
Another curiosity of the Valencia metro is the cultural aspect that sometimes he receives.
In some festivals, events are held within the stations of some meters.
For example, during the Day of the book, to encourage reading, free books are distributed in some subway stations, encouraging reading among users.
There are also the faults Some metro stations become meeting points for passengers to Fallas artists expose your ninots, the popular papier-mâché figures that areemadas at the end of the festivities.
And we're done!
We hope that this article has helped you better understand what the Valencia metro and where all its lines pass.
Dare to use it more often! It is a very fast and efficient form of transportation and is very well distributed throughout the city.
And remember to make a stop at Faculties to study Spanish with us in Hispania, escuela de español 🤗.
Of the lines mentioned, which do you use most often?
Which station do you think is the most beautiful in Valencia?
Tell us in the comments.
¡Un fuerte abrazo!
Article written by Carlos Martínez for Hispania, escuela de español
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