Visiting Estación del Norte

About Estación del Norte

Valencia's main railway station, opened in 1917, is a showpiece of Valencian Art Nouveau, its façade decorated with oranges and orange blossom. The old ticket hall is lined with ceramic mosaics, and the station stands next to the 19th-century bullring.

Tip: Step inside to see the mosaic panels in the hall, even if you are not catching a train.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 20 minutes.
• Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Ruzafa, cafés, brunch spots, galleries and late dinners south of the North Station.

Best time to visit Estación del Norte

To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:

• November: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, quiet crowds.
• April: 21°C (70°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• May: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.

When to visit Valencia has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Estación del Norte is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen City of Arts and Sciences and L'Oceanogràfic.

• No. 12 of the 20 sights in our Valencia things-to-do list.
• Listed in free things to do in Valencia.

If you like Estación del Norte

• City of Arts and Sciences — Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences), 2–4 hours
• Mercado Central — Ciutat Vella, 1 hour
• Plaza de la Virgen and the Water Tribunal — Ciutat Vella, 30 minutes
• Mercado de Colón — Eixample and Pla del Remei, 45 minutes

Staying near Estación del Norte

Stay in Ruzafa ($$) to walk here: cafés, brunch spots, galleries and late dinners south of the North Station. All areas to stay in Valencia.

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