The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Valence
Cheapest price
€41
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
4 h 24 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
452 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Valence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Valence will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.
Of the 4 trains that leave Barcelona for Valence on Thu, Jan 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 the direct trains cover the 452 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 24 m .
On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Barcelona to Valence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €40.
Distance: 452 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€93 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €161 Average price |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Valence train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Valence trains for today, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9706 | 3:24 PM Barcelona Sants | 4h40 | 8:04 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
9706 · 6875 | 3:24 PM Barcelona Sants | 4h32 | 7:56 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, January 15 | |||||
09737 | On time 7:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 4h29 | 11:43 AM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Valence
Trains from Barcelona to Valence run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €39 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 452 km distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 452 km |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 00:55 |
Last train 21:20 |
Train companies: AVE, TGV INOUI, Renfe from Barcelona to Valence trainsAVE, TGV INOUI, Renfe trains will get you between Barcelona and Valence from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Valence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Valence by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Valence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Barcelona Sants, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, located 6.6 miles (10.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona to Valence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
- Mon - Sun: 09:45 - 17:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- PAUL
- Selecta
- Accessible facilities such as toilets, train platforms, and ramps and additional assistance as needed.
- ibis Styles Romans Valence Gare TGV
- Hôtel Première Classe Valence Nord
- Bed & Breakfast À la Belle Histoire
- Mon - Sun: 09:45 - 17:00
- Located in the center of the passenger building.
- Bus lines: 73, 74, 76
- Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Thalys, AVE, TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Rue Denis Papin.
- Le Café Victor Hugo
- La Table de Jeanne
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel de France
- Ibis Valence Sud
- Atrium Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Paris, Marseille, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tramway: Line T1
- Regional trains
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