The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Valencia by train and ferry: the back story
High-speed trains to Madrid, metro to the airport and ferries to the Balearics: how Valencia connects.
7 of the best · Valencia, Spain
The airport metro, Metrovalencia and EMT buses, high-speed trains to Madrid from Joaquín Sorolla and ferries to the Balearics.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Valencia.
Metro lines 3 and 5
Valencia’s airport at Manises, linked to the centre by metro.
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
High-speed trains to Madrid, metro to the airport and ferries to the Balearics: how Valencia connects.
Arriving in Valencia.
Metro lines 3 and 5
Valencia’s airport at Manises, linked to the centre by metro.
High-speed and Cercanías.
Metro, tram and buses.
Ferries to the islands.
Baleària and Trasmed
Ferries from the port of Valencia to Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca.