How to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) ✈️ to the City Center
Valencia Airport (VLC), also known as Aeropuerto de Valencia and Aeropuerto Manises, is located about 8 km west of main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Valencia by Metro, Public Bus, Taxi or Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer).
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Valencia Airport (VLC) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all transfer options from Valencia Airport to the City Center
Transport | Travel time | Cost | Metro | 30 Min. | 4,80 € | Details |
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Public bus | 50 Min. | 1,45 € | Details |
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Taxi | 20 Min. | 20‑25 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
20 Min. | 30 € | Details |
Notices:
• Public bus line ‘150’ can be a first tour of the city, but is recommended only with light luggage.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Valencia Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Valencia:
Tours and attractions in Valencia

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
4,80 € pp + 1 € Metro card (Zone AB+)Description:
Metro lines ‘3’ and ‘5’ from Valenica Airport (Station “Aeroport” on the ground floor of the terminal) to the city center stations “Xàtiva” or “Àngel Guimerà”
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
50 minutesCost:
1,45 € ppDescription:
Public bus line ‘150’ from Valencia Airport (Bus stop “Terminal Aeropuerto” in front of the terminal building) to the city center station “Av. del Oeste” in central Valencia
Official local taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
20-25 €Description:
Taxi from Valencia Airport (taxi rank in front of the terminal building) to central Valencia or directly to your accommodation in the city
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
30 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Valencia Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Valencia or directly to your accommodation in the cityRoute from Valencia Airport (VLC) to the city center of Valencia
Things to know about Valencia:
1. In Valencia the paella was invented
2. Valencia has two official languages – Castellano (aka Spanish) and Valenciano
3. Valencia hosts the largest street party in the world (Las Fallas Festival is celebrated in March)