English Ciutat Vella and Valencia city centre
For hotels and apartments in the historic centre, provide the full address. The intercity journey is complete once you reach Valencia, but there is still the urban journey to your accommodation to consider.
ALC → Valencia · intercity transfer
Alicante–Valencia Taxi for direct travel to the city centre, railway station, port or Feria Valencia
Valencia makes this route quite different from a short Costa Blanca transfer: after approximately 165 km on the road, your journey could end in Ciutat Vella, Ruzafa, Joaquín Sorolla, the City of Arts and Sciences, the Marina, Valencia Port or Feria Valencia. Your exact destination determines how the final approach into the city is handled.
≈ 165 km road distance
≈ 1 h 50 typical journey time
V-31 approach from Alicante
City centre hotels and city addresses
J. Sorolla rail connection
Port cruises and passengers
Feria conferences and events
planning
Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is approximately 165 km from Valencia by road. A reasonable reference journey time is around 1 hour 50 minutes, although the final approach into Valencia can affect the overall journey: arriving at Joaquín Sorolla, Ciutat Vella, Feria Valencia or the Port means reaching different parts of the metropolitan area.
The important decision comes at the end of the 165 km journey
Which part of Valencia are you heading to after leaving Alicante Airport?
In a city of this size, simply specifying “Valencia” leaves an important part of the journey undefined. A hotel, railway station, venue, port or neighbourhood gives a much more precise destination.
València Joaquín Sorolla
If your flight connects with a long-distance or high-speed train, use the station as the specific destination and allow enough time between both journeys. Do not plan a tight connection based solely on an average road journey time.
Ruzafa and Eixample
An area known for hotels, apartments and restaurants south and south-east of the historic centre. Providing your accommodation details avoids using “Valencia city centre” as a generic destination.
City of Arts and Sciences
The Oceanogràfic, Museu de les Ciències and Palau de les Arts form a distinct area from the historic centre and the waterfront.
Cabanyal, Marina and city beaches
Los Poblats Marítims and the Marina are in a different part of the city. For accommodation near Cabanyal, Malvarrosa or the waterfront, provide the actual address.
Valencia Port
If you are travelling to Alicante to continue your journey by sea from Valencia, provide the operator, vessel and terminal when you have those details. A transfer to the port is a different type of journey from a hotel drop-off.
Feria Valencia
The venue is on Av. de las Ferias, outside the main tourist centre. For conferences, trade fairs or professional events, travelling directly from ALC to the venue may make more sense than using Valencia city centre as an intermediate stop.
First the road, then the city
The V-31 marks the transition between the Alicante–Valencia route and your urban destination
Valencia City Council identifies the V-31 as one of the main access routes for vehicles travelling from Alicante and Albacete. Once you reach the metropolitan area, the journey is no longer determined solely by the intercity distance, but also by the exact part of the city you are heading to.
Pick-up at Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
Provide your flight number, passenger details and luggage information so the booking can be matched to your arrival at ALC Airport.
Intercity journey to Valencia
The main section of the journey covers around 165 km. The exact route may be adjusted according to traffic conditions at the time.
Approach via the southern access route
The V-31 is one of the main access routes into Valencia for traffic travelling from Alicante.
Urban destination
From this point, the key factor is whether you are heading to the city centre, Joaquín Sorolla, the City of Arts and Sciences, the waterfront, the port or Feria Valencia.
Drop-off at your booked destination
The journey ends at the hotel, railway station, venue or address specified when you book the transfer.
Road journey times do not guarantee an exact arrival time. Valencia provides traffic information and incident updates that can change because of roadworks, events, celebrations or traffic conditions. If you are travelling for a train, cruise, conference or other time-sensitive appointment, allow a reasonable additional margin.
What matters on a journey of almost two hours
Passengers, luggage and timings matter more here than on a short city transfer
On the Alicante–Valencia route, the vehicle is used for a longer intercity journey. Passenger numbers remain important, but so are suitcases, pushchairs, special baggage and any onward connection by train, cruise or event.
Flight Add your flight number so your arrival can be identified.
Luggage Distinguish between cabin luggage and larger suitcases.
Connection Tell us about a train, cruise or event if it affects your timings.
Destination Hotel, railway station, port, exhibition centre or full address.
Choose your vehicle capacity before leaving ALC
A vehicle suited to your passengers and luggage throughout the Alicante–Valencia journey
Do not choose solely by seat capacity. For a journey of around 165 km, also let us know how many large suitcases, cabin bags, pushchairs or items of special baggage will be travelling with your group.
See the available vehicle categories in the Zonetransfers fleet .
For larger groups, you can also enquire about minibus and bus hire with driver in Alicante .
Flight + high-speed train at Joaquín Sorolla
The priority is knowing the train's actual departure time and allowing enough time between the two journeys.
Cruise from Valencia Port
Add the cruise line, vessel, terminal and latest boarding time when you have those details.
Exhibitors or visitors attending Feria Valencia
A group can travel directly from the airport to the venue, avoiding the need to use a city-centre hotel as an intermediate stop.
Family staying in the city
Provide details of your luggage, pushchair and any child seats required before the vehicle category is assigned.
Do you already know where your journey ends in Valencia?
Enter your flight, passenger, luggage and destination details to calculate your transfer from Alicante Airport.
Not everyone travelling to Valencia has the same destination in mind
Five types of arrival that can change how you plan your booking
This route works for hotel stays as well as passengers landing in Alicante and travelling straight on to a train, cruise, trade fair or business event in Valencia.
Hotel in Ciutat Vella
Provide the name and address of your accommodation so the final approach into the city can be planned after the intercity journey.
Train from Joaquín Sorolla
Add your train departure time and allow enough time for traffic and possible delays before your train leaves.
Cruise or ferry
The correct destination is the relevant port area, rather than simply “Valencia city centre”.
Event at Feria Valencia
Include the venue, event and relevant timings when your arrival depends on accreditation, set-up or opening times.
Hotel near the Marina or Cabanyal
The waterfront is in a different part of the city from the historic centre, so always use the accommodation address.
Private group
For several passengers travelling with luggage, ask about a vehicle with sufficient capacity or a minibus service.
Alicante–Valencia transfer questions
When Valencia is a connection, venue or neighbourhood rather than simply the name of a city
Questions on this route tend to focus on rail connections, Feria Valencia, Valencia Port, different parts of the city and group transport.
Can I book a direct transfer from Alicante Airport to Joaquín Sorolla railway station?
Yes. València Joaquín Sorolla railway station can be specified as your transfer destination. Provide your train departure time where relevant and allow enough time between your flight arrival and train departure, as road journey times can vary.
Can the taxi take me from Alicante Airport to Feria Valencia?
Yes. Feria Valencia can be selected as the destination for a private transfer from Alicante. It is advisable to provide the event name and the specific arrival point if the organiser has issued instructions for visitors or exhibitors.
Can I travel directly from Alicante Airport to Valencia Port for a cruise?
Yes. If you are travelling for a cruise or ferry, provide the operator, vessel, terminal and boarding time when you have those details. Valencia Port has dedicated facilities for cruise and passenger services.
How long does it take from Alicante Airport to Valencia?
The road distance is around 165 km, with a typical journey time of approximately 1 hour 50 minutes. This is an estimate: traffic, roadworks, events and your exact destination within Valencia can affect the journey time.
Does it make much difference if my hotel is in the city centre or near Valencia Marina?
Yes. Valencia's historic centre and waterfront districts are different parts of the city. Providing your hotel or full address allows the urban section of the journey to be planned after the intercity leg from Alicante.
Can I book a minibus from Alicante Airport to Valencia for a group?
Yes. Larger vehicles can be requested for groups. Provide the number of passengers, suitcases, special baggage and final destination so the appropriate vehicle category can be determined.
What should I provide if I am travelling directly from my flight to a conference or trade fair in Valencia?
Provide your flight number, venue, event name, relevant timings, number of passengers and luggage details. If the organisers have specified a particular entrance, hall or arrival area, include that information too.
Alicante is where you land; Valencia can be many different destinations
After 165 kilometres, the right destination matters more than simply entering “Valencia”
Whether you are heading to a hotel in Ciutat Vella, an apartment in Ruzafa, a train at Joaquín Sorolla, a cruise from the Port, an event at Feria Valencia or accommodation near the Marina, include your actual destination together with your flight, passenger and luggage details so your transfer can be arranged correctly from the outset.
Enter my Valencia destination Pre-booked private transfer