Using Metrovalencia, EMT buses and Cercanias in Valencia

Terms used

• SUMA — SUMA is the shared fare system and rechargeable card used on Metrovalencia and EMT buses in the Valencia area.
• Móbilis — The Móbilis is the card sold by EMT Valencia for its city buses.
• Cercanías — Cercanías are Renfe's suburban commuter trains around a city.
• EMT — EMT is Valencia's municipal bus company.

Key rules

• Metro and bus: Metrovalencia and EMT buses share the SUMA fare system, so one rechargeable card covers both.
• Cercanías: Cercanías uses Renfe's own fares, and a single pass covering all three systems is limited.
• Zones: Metro fares rise with the number of zones you cross.
• Current prices: Fares and discounts change, so confirm them with FGV, EMT or the Generalitat before buying a pass.

Fares, passes and discount rules change often, so confirm current figures and combined-ticket conditions with FGV, EMT, Renfe or the Generalitat before buying.

The short version

Metrovalencia and EMT buses are linked through one fare system, called SUMA. Cercanías trains are only partly linked and use their own fares. So you can plan metro and bus together, but treat the train separately.

Metrovalencia: fares by zone

Metrovalencia charges by zone (A, B, C and beyond). The more zones you cross, the higher the fare. Work out which zones your home and your usual destinations are in before you pick a ticket or pass.

The SUMA card

The SUMA card is a rechargeable card. It works on Metrovalencia and links the metro with EMT buses, so you can load it once and use it on both. Top it up before you travel, and keep it for every trip rather than buying single tickets.

EMT city buses

EMT also sells its own card, the Móbilis, and single tickets. If you only ride city buses, the Móbilis or a single ticket may be enough. If you also use the metro, the SUMA card is the simpler choice.

Passes and discounts

Monthly passes and ten-trip passes are available. Discounts exist for young people and seniors. Fares are set by the Generalitat Valenciana and EMT, and they change, so ask FGV (the metro operator) and EMT for current prices and who qualifies. Do this before you buy a monthly pass.

Cercanías trains

Cercanías Valencia is run by Renfe. It uses Renfe fares within the Valencia area, with some zone combinations. A single pass covering metro, bus and Cercanías together is limited. Ask the Generalitat which combined options apply to your route. If you rely on the train, check its fare on its own.

What to do

1. Work out the zones for your daily journey.
2. If you use metro and bus, get a SUMA card.
3. Price Cercanías separately if you will use it.

The questions below cover the most common doubts.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use one card on both Metrovalencia and EMT buses?

Yes, Metrovalencia and EMT are linked through the SUMA fare system, and the SUMA card is rechargeable. EMT also sells its own Móbilis card and a single-ticket option. Ask at a metro or EMT sales point which card suits how you travel.

Does one pass cover Metrovalencia, EMT and Cercanías together?

No, a single pass covering all three is limited, because Cercanías is only partly integrated. Metro and bus have integrated fares by zone, while Cercanías mostly uses its own Renfe fares in the Valencia area, with some zone combinations. Check the conditions with the Generalitat before buying.

Are there discounts or monthly passes on Valencia public transport?

Yes, monthly and ten-trip passes exist, and there are discounts for young people and seniors. The metro fare rises with the number of zones you cross. Ask FGV or the EMT which discount you qualify for.