How to travel from Barcelona to Valencia

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Barcelona to Valencia

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €52.

Distance: 303 km

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€39

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from Barcelona to Valencia

How to get from Barcelona to Valencia by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Renfe EUROMED01081
08:15AM3h05
Barcelona Sants
11:20AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Renfe18093
09:33AM5h58
Barcelona Sants
03:31PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Renfe EUROMED01161
04:15PM2h47
Barcelona Sants
07:02PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
1031One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe ALVIA00697
07:40AM3h58
Barcelona Sants
11:38AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
361One-way
0 transfers
Renfe Intercity00463
11:05AM3h27
Barcelona Sants
02:32PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
361One-way
0 transfers
Renfe EUROMED01101
10:15AM2h58
Barcelona Sants
01:13PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
451One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
10:25AM3h50
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
02:15PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
401One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
10:00AM4h15
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
02:15PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
401One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
07:25AM4h05
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
11:30AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
401One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX6007 · UX4007
08:40AM2h55
Barcelona El Prat Airport
11:35AMValencia Airport
1721One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX7706 · UX4063
11:50AM20h15
Barcelona El Prat Airport
08:05AMValencia Airport
3231One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX7706 · UX4065
11:50AM4h25
Barcelona El Prat Airport
04:15PMValencia Airport
3801One-way
1 transfer

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Travelling from Barcelona to Valencia

There are several ways to travel south down the eastern side of Spain, with multiple Barcelona bus and rail services journeying directly into the heart of Valencia in just a few hours. Renfe provide the primary rail link between the two cities, whereas Alsa lead the way for any traveller wishing to journey by bus. Flights down into Valencia are also possible, although more often than not this requires a change. Connections vary depending on the choice of airline, although Madrid is a popular layover point.

Quick Guide to Valencia

Must Know:Valencia has a good underground transport system making it easy for tourists to get around.

Must See: Valencia Cathedral and The Holy Grail - one of the many places in the world that claim to have the actual cup that Jesus drank from at the last supper.

Must Do:Visit Valencia's Central Market.

Did you know? Valencia is the birthplace of the famous Paella dish.

Travelling from Barcelona to Valencia

Trains

Trains depart on a daily basis from Barcelona, with a direct line supplied by Renfe that goes straight into the city of Valencia. Travel time can take anywhere between three and five hours. Rail services that travel to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla are usually quickest. Anyone wishing to travel on the line to Valencia-Stacio Del Nord can still go direct but will be forced to contend with additional travel time (one/two hours extra).

Buses

Alsa are the transport company who supply the main bus route from Barcelona and offer a direct service into Valencia at least five times a day. Services are spread across the day, allowing passengers to board in the morning, afternoon or evening depending on their preferences. All services are direct and take anywhere between four and five hours. An overnight service is often available, leaving at 1:00 a.m. and arriving in Valencia at 7:00 a.m.

Flights

Iberia and Vueling provide relatively cheap flights into Valencia, although every service requires a connection at either Madrid or Mallorca. Overall travel time is five hours minimum and can exceed fifteen hours in some cases.

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Valencia

Travel to Valencia easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Valencia.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Valencia including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia is a bus with an average price of €22.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Valencia:

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average €29.

A bus is €30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average €52.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Valencia take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 47m.

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The Barcelona to Valencia distance is approximately 303 km.
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Valencia is:
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Valencia as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Valencia:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Valencia-Estacio Del Nord.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Valencia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with GNV, Balearia, Trasmed GLE to go to Valencia by ferry.
  • Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum , Air Europa, Vueling Airlines to go to Valencia by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, iryo, Ouigo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Valencia by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife, FlixBus to go to Valencia by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Valencia with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum .
  • 7 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 22 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Valencia often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Alicante, Seville, Paris, Málaga. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Valencia and these popular destinations at a great price.
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