Travel Information
Valencia lies at the hub of a transport network with easy connections to all main European and Spanish cities. Many SGC delegates will require a visa to enter Spain.
Travel to Valencia
BY PLANE
The number of international flights to Manises International Airport has soared in the past few years, with direct connections to the main European capitals: London, Paris, Milan, Lisbon, Munich, Cologne, Zurich and Hanover.
There are 20 flights daily to the two main international Spanish airports, Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat (4 to Barcelona, 16 to Madrid), with onward connections to the main cities in the rest of the world.
The proximity of Alicante Airport (180 km) increases the number of flights on offer, with the numerous charter flights to many European cities. Manises Airport has highly sophisticated facilities and bus services and is only 8 kilometres from the city centre. An ordinary taxi fare costs 10 to 15 euros and the public Air-Bus station line costs about 1.70 Euros.
Airport Information: Tel. +34-963709500 / +34-961598500
Here is an guide to approximate average prices to fly to Spain.
BY TRAIN
Valencia has good railway connections to and from the North Railway Station in the city centre. Modern trains run from Valencia to Madrid and Barcelona with 11 regular trains per day to each destination (3.5 hours in both cases).
For more information visit the Renfe Website, or ring the main railway stations of Valencia:
- North Railway Station: Tel: + 34- 902 24 02 02
- Cabañal Railway Station: Tel: + 34-902 24 02 02
- F.G.V. (Generalitat Valenciana Railway Network): Tel:+ 34-96 348 46 26
BY CAR
Access to Valencia by car using the following routes and motorways:
- A-3 motorway: from central Spain and Madrid
- N-340 and A-7 (exit 51): from Barcelona
- N-224: from Saragossa and Teruel
- N-332, and A-7 along the coast: from Alicante and Murcia
- N-430 and N-330, through the "inland" route, which crosses the province of Valencia from north to south
For information about the state of the roads, please contact the Dirección General de Tráfico.
BY SEA
The Port of Valencia handles over one hundred shipping lines that travel to more than 300 harbours on the 5 continents.
Valencia Harbour - Tel.: +34-963764391
SGC 2006 travel awards
Please see the scholarships section for a list of travel scholarhips and awards open to SGC 2006 Delegates.
Travel from Valencia Airport
Manises Airport has highly sophisticated facilities and bus services and is only 8 kilometres from the city centre. An ordinary taxi fare costs 10 to 15 euros and the public Air-Bus station line costs about 1.70 Euros.
Daily Travel
GETTING AROUND IN VALENCIA
Once in Valencia, the city buses and trams make getting around easy. There is also a Tourist Card valid for 1, 2 or 3 days which offers unlimited travel on all public transport (buses, metro and train), as well as discounts at museums, leisure shops, shops and restaurants. An even more special transport ticket will be available to those attending.
There are 56 urban routes, including including 7 all-night buses and 8 routes going to the beach. There are buses about every 5-6 minutes on the main routes.
Routes 35 and 95 take visitors straight to La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciencies. Route 5 is the "Tourist Bus" and gives you the chance to enjoy a tour of the city.
There are smaller electric buses, which go through the old city centre and connect tourist attractions and official buildings, such as the Palau de la Generalitat, Plaza Sant Jaume, the Central Market, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Paseo de la Alameda, Pio V Museum, etc. At least one bus on all urban routes is equipped with a platform and a wheelchair ramp.
For further information call the EMT telephones: 963916023 / 963916022 / 963471898 or check on the EMT homepage.
Other options are the underground lines or the Trams: There are four underground lines connecting the centre of the city with the surrounding areas.
Download the maps of the city.
SGC Hotel
SGC participants will be lodged at the Red Nest Hostel in Valencia. You will pay for your room online along with your SGC fee using this online system . Email SGCInfo@SpaceGeneration.org if you cannot stay in a group room at the hostel. We will work with you to find other lodging options in Valencia.
SGC Venue
SGC will be held at the Universidad Politecnica de Valencia.
IAC Venue
The IAC will be held in the at the Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe at the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias in Valencia, Spain.
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