How to arrive

Valencia is located in the eastern coast of Spain, at 354 km east of Madrid and at 351 km to the south of Barcelona. By plane it is directly connected to the main capitals of Europe. Delegates arriving at  Madrid or Barcelona’s airports, can either take connection flights or reach Valencia by train.

By Plane

Valencia’s International Airport is located in the nearby town of Manises, at about 8 km from the city. Valencia connects with destinations all over the world, either directly or through Madrid and Barcelona. The main operating companies are IBERIA, AIR NOSTRUM and AIR EUROPA. This airport also operates with low cost companies. From the airport you can take a taxi or the underground to reach the Valencia Conference Centre or your hotel. 

 

By taxi

Valencia’s airport is a safe place, so don’t doubt on taking a taxi from this point. The trip to the Valencia Conference Centre takes about 25 minutes and costs around 20 €. Taxi trips that start at the airport are always more expensive since they include a special airport fare. Except specified, most taxis don’t accept credit card payments so be sure to have some pocket money when arriving. Taxi is the best option to reach hotels or the Valencia Conference Centre after 19h or very early in the morning. Just provide the name of your hotel and the taxi driver will select the most convenient route.

 

By underground

There are two underground lines which link the airport, the city centre and the port. Line 3 (Airport-Rafelbunyol) and Line 5 (Airport-Marítim Serrería or Torrent). It takes about 20 minutes to arrive to the city centre. First train departs at 5:29 a.m. and the last train at 23:59 p.m., with trains every 25 minutes. To get to the Valencian Convention Centre or nearby hotels, you may follow this instructions: At the airport you must take line 3 or 5, get down at the station Ángel Guimerà, then take line 1 direction Seminari, Bétera or Lliria and get off at  Empalme station. Finally, take line 4 direction Dr.Lluch until you arrive to the Palau de Congressos (Valencia Conference Centre) station.

By Train

Valencia can be easily reached by train from Madrid or Barcelona. Trains from these two cities arrive at Valencia Joaquín Sorolla station in the heart of the city. From Barcelona departure is from  Sants Station and you can take different trains that reach Valencia in about 3 – 3h30 hours. From Madrid departure is from Puerta de Atocha station. The fastest option by train from Madrid is the AVE Madrid-Valencia (high speed train), that connects both cities in 1:35 h (direct) and 1:50 h (with two stops). A cheaper and slightly slower option are the Alvia trains that reach Valencia in 2 or 3 hours.
For more information about fares, timetables etc, please check RENFES’s website by clicking below: 

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