Travel

How to get to València

By Plane

València Airport (VLC)

València Airport is well connected to the city center:

  • Metro (metrovalencia):
    Lines 3 and 5 depart from the Aeroport station (inside the terminal).
    Note: The airport belongs to a different fare zone, so a standard ticket is not valid. Select “Aeropuerto” or Zone AB+ at the ticket machine.
    Approx. price: €4.80.
  • MetroBus Line 150 (Aeroport – València):
    Bus service linking the airport with downtown València, stopping at several points along the route.
  • Taxi:
    Available at the official taxi rank outside the terminal.

Madrid–Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD)

Terminal 4 is connected to Atocha and Chamartín train stations via the Cercanías C1 line.
From either station, high-speed trains (AVE, Avlo, Ouigo, Iryo) provide frequent service to València Joaquín Sorolla Station.
Approximate travel time: 2 hours.

Other Airports with Connections to València

  • Barcelona–El Prat (BCN):
    The Rodalies R2 Nord commuter line (from Terminal 2) links the airport to Barcelona Sants station.
    From there, long-distance Renfe trains connect to València Nord Station.
    Approximate travel time: 3.5 hours.
  • Alicante Airport (ALC):
    Connected to Alicante city center via bus line C6.
  • Castellón Airport (CDT):
    Provides shuttle-bus service to València.

By Train

Regular Trains

  • Renfe – Regional and long-distance services

High-Speed Train Operators

  • Renfe (AVE / Avlo) – High-speed and low-cost high-speed services
  • Ouigo – Low-cost high-speed trains
  • Iryo – Flexible high-speed services

5% Discount on Renfe Train Tickets
To receive your discount, request your personal authorization code by contacting the conference administration at: administration@iwa-ad19.com
Once you obtain your code, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Renfe website and select your preferred train.
2.After choosing your route and travel options, go to the Fares section and select
Congress/Events”.
3. Enter the authorization code provided by the IWA AD19 administration to apply
the discount.

    By Car

    Main access routes to València

    • A-3: Primary corridor from Madrid ↔ València
    • AP-7 / A-7 / E-15:
      Northern access from France, Catalonia, Castellón
      Southern access from Alicante

    Moving Around the City

    Metro / Tram (metrovalencia)

    Connects most districts in the metropolitan area.

    Fares:

    • Single ticket (metro/tram, Zones A/B): €1.50
    • SUMA 10 (10-trip integrated ticket): From €5.40 for 1 zone. Valid on EMT + Metro/Tram + MetroBus 

    Web Metrovalencia

    Buses (EMT)

    Covers the entire metropolitan area.
    Single ticket: €2.00

    Web EMT

    Taxi Services

    Taxis are available at the exits of the airport, train stations, and bus stations.
    You can also book taxis through the FREENOW and PideTaxi apps.

    Urban taxi fares (2026):

    • Daytime (Fare 1): €2.00 initial charge + €1.36/km
    • Nighttime / Public Holidays (Fare 2): €2.60 initial charge + €1.48/km
    • Typical minimum fares:
      Day: €4.95  |  Night: €7.20

    Other ride-hailing services available: Uber, Cabify