How to travel from Barcelona to Valencia

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Travel Information between Barcelona and Valencia

distanceDistance302 km
modeAvailable travel modesCoach, train or flight
priceTicket price range€30 - €20
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • €20 • 3 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • €63 • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, GNV, Vueling Airlines or Renfe Euromed

Take a coach, train or flight to travel 302 km to Valencia from Barcelona. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Alsa, GNV, Vueling Airlines or Renfe Euromed among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, ferry, flight or train from Barcelona to Valencia.

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from Barcelona to Valencia

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

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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 INTERCITY
11:05AM3h27
Barcelona Sants
02:32PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
461One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Renfe INTERCITY
08:15PM3h19
Barcelona Sants
11:34PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
321One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Iberia
07:00PM1h00
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:00PMValencia Airport (VLC)
1331One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Renfe EUROMED
08:15AM3h04
Barcelona Sants
11:19AMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
581One-way
0 transfers
Renfe EUROMED
10:15AM2h58
Barcelona Sants
01:13PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
641One-way
0 transfers
Renfe EUROMED
06:15PM2h52
Barcelona Sants
09:07PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
581One-way
0 transfers
Air Europa
08:30PM11h35
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:05AMValencia Airport (VLC)
1321One-way
1 transfer
Air Europa
11:50AM20h15
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:05AMValencia Airport (VLC)
1221One-way
1 transfer
Air Europa
11:50AM4h25
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
04:15PMValencia Airport (VLC)
2281One-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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Renfe, Iberia and Vueling Airlines will get you between Barcelona and Valencia at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Renfe is Spain’s national travel operator offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travellers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These travel types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter travel and Trenhotel night travel.

    Alsa is the main travel operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal travel with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

      Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel to Valencia from Barcelona including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

        FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Valencia

        FAQs: 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 travel options from Barcelona to Valencia: coach, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Valencia is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €20 compared to other travel options to Valencia:

        Taking a coach costs less than taking a ferry, which costs on average for the same trip.

        Taking a coach costs €43 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €63.

        A coach is €10 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average €30.

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

        Other travel options to Valencia take longer:

        Taking a coach requires on average 3 h 50 min of travel time.

        Train takes on average 2 h 52 min.

        The Barcelona to Valencia distance is approximately 302 km.

        The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Valencia is:

        • Around 16 coaches per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Valencia from Barcelona as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Barcelona to Valencia:

        • Most travellers catch their coach from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
        • Most travellers board their plane from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
        • Most travellers who buy a train ticket from Barcelona to Valencia depart from Barcelona Sants to Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla.

        The following travel companies offer services from Barcelona to Valencia:

        • Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife or FlixBus can take you to Valencia by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Alsa from Barcelona to Valencia for €20.
        • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Air Nostrum, Air Europa or Iberia for flights to Valencia. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air Europa Barcelona to Valencia tickets on Omio for €63.
        • Travel with Renfe Euromed, Renfe, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Torre del Oro, Renfe (3) or Ouigo to go to Valencia by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Renfe Regional Exprés Barcelona to Valencia tickets on Omio for €30.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Valencia with the following travel companies:

        • Direct coach available with Alsa or FlixBus 16 direct coaches per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Valencia as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Valencia from Barcelona.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Barcelona to Valencia often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Madrid, Alicante, Seville or Paris. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Barcelona and Valencia itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Valencia and any of these top destinations today!

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