Valencia has a bus network that extends to 91 routes all of which are controlled and overseen by the Valencian Metropolitan Transportation Company or the Entitat de Transport Metropolità de Valencia – ETM to be politically correct. You can find all the information you need online regarding timetables, bus routes and other relevant information you will require if you plan to travel by the urban bus transportation system around the city.
The ticketing system includes discount tickets for senior citizens aged 65 years or more, retired persons, disabled persons and the youth. You can buy discount cards which will probably work out to a better deal. Some of the tickets may be used on other transport systems like the Metro. You can buy single or one way tickets on the buses themselves and the discount cards can purchased at local kiosks and tobacconists.
The interurban bus system or Metrobus is also managed by the Entitat de Transport Metropolità de Valencia (ETM). In the summer ETM earmarks three of the bus routes out of the total 91 for special service to the beaches.
The Valencia autobuses station is located very near the Centro (Center), north of the river. The nearest metro station is Turia, the yellow line. Valencia is well linked to the rest of Spain and Europe by bus routes; however, when searching for information you may find the going a bit tricky as most of the sites are in Spanish. The bus service is not centralized like the train network; moreover, there are several bus companies who operate the bus services and lack of communication does make things difficult for the traveller.
ALSA is a fairly good company with a useful website but you should do your own research to find a good company. It is recommended that you go to the bus station and get the information you need and make reservations as well. ALSA is one of the companies that operate both national and international bus routes and reviews suggest travelers did have good experiences when using their services. This is not in anyway a biased opinion, just a random selection of one of the good bus service companies. From Valencia the autobuses will take you to various places in Europe including but not limited to Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Czech Republic, Bulgaria and many more places.
The Estación de Autobuses Valencia (Valencia Bus Station), across the Turia Park is a hive of activity. There are buses to take you all round Valencia, out of Valencia to other parts of Spain and out of Valencia to international destinations. Log on to the internet and Google Valencia buses and you will get a list of all the companies. The easiest thing to do is go to the bus station and pick up a schedule once you are actually in Valencia.
A real holiday is one in which you immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the country you are visiting. Take the buses to see the real city of Valencia and enjoy one of the best holidays ever.
