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Metro and bus, or Clover

Metro, bus or bike: what actually works in Valencia

A monthly metro or bus pass in Valencia usually costs less than Clover Solo, from 69 € a month, so on price public transport wins. The bike wins on door-to-door time for city trips of up to 5 or 6 kilometres, with no waiting, no changes and no timetable.

161kmof bike lane
across the city
0minwaiting
on your own bike
24havailable,
no timetable
16,486bicycle parking
spaces in the city

Cycling network figures from the Ajuntament de València cycling guide, published 02/12/2020. Always check current metro and bus fares with ATMV, Metrovalencia and EMT.

Side by side

No option wins at everything. Here is what genuinely changes.

What we compareCarMetro and busClover
PriceFuel, insurance, roadworthiness test, tax and parkingMonthly pass by zone and ticket typeFrom 69 € a month
The journeyDoor to door if you find a spaceWalk to the stop, wait, changeDoor to door
TimetablesWhenever you likeService hours and frequencyWhenever you like, 24 h
Strikes and worksTraffic jams and road closuresThey affect youThey do not
Long trips and metro areaVery comfortableUnbeatableBetter in the city
Rainy daysComfortableComfortableLess comfortable
ExerciseNoneLittleEvery trip
Maintenance and breakdownsYou pay for itNot applicableIncluded
The metro wins for...

Long distances, the metropolitan area, rainy days, and trips where you would rather not arrive having pedalled.

The bike wins for...

City trips up to 5 or 6 kilometres, where real door-to-door time is usually lower and you depend on nobody.

What most people do

Combine them. A pass for the long stuff and a bike for daily city trips, which is where the journeys add up.

We do not publish a specific metro or bus fare here because it changes by zone, ticket type and whatever discount campaigns are running. Check the current price with ATMV, Metrovalencia or EMT. To compare your own case with numbers, use the real cost calculator, where the pass is a figure you can adjust. The Clover column is the Solo plan, the monthly e-bike rental in Valencia with maintenance, batteries, insurance and GPS included; if you would rather think of it as long-term bike rental in Valencia, it works exactly the same way.

Frequently asked questions

How much does public transport cost in Valencia?
Tickets and passes vary by zone and by the ticket type you choose, and fares are reviewed periodically, so it is worth confirming the current price with ATMV, Metrovalencia or EMT before deciding.
Is public transport cheaper than an e-bike subscription?
It depends which pass you use. A monthly pass is usually below Clover's 69 € a month starting price. The difference is not only price: with a bike you do not depend on timetables or frequencies, and the journey is door to door with no changes and no waiting.
How long does cycling take compared with the metro or bus in Valencia?
On city trips of up to 5 or 6 kilometres the bike is usually competitive or faster door to door, because there is no walk to the stop, no wait, no change and no walk at the other end. Valencia is very flat and Valencia city council put the network at 161 km of bike lane and 29.7 km of cycle streets in its cycling guide of 02/12/2020, which helps a lot.
Can I combine public transport and a bike?
Yes, and that is what many people do. Metro and bus cover long distances and the metropolitan area very well, while the bike solves the city leg and that last stretch that always feels long.
What happens during a strike or engineering works?
This is the bike's least discussed advantage: it does not depend on timetables, frequencies, works or network incidents. When the metro closes stations for works or there is a strike, your bike is exactly where you left it.

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