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4.6Travel Information from Barcelona to Valencia
 Distance | 302 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train, coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | €20 - €56 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €20 • 3 h 50 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €56 • 1 h |
 Popular travel companies | Alsa, Vueling Airlines or Renfe EUROMED |
Travel 302 km by train, coach or flight from Barcelona to Valencia. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Alsa, Vueling Airlines or Renfe EUROMED among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Barcelona to Valencia.
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How to get from Barcelona to Valencia by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
You can get between Barcelona and Valencia 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Valencia from Barcelona is by taking a coach, which costs on average €20.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Barcelona to Valencia:
A coach is €36 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €56 from Barcelona to Valencia.
A coach is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average €26.
The quickest way to travel to Valencia from Barcelona is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 3 h 50 min on average.
Train takes on average 2 h 45 min.
The distance between Barcelona and Valencia is around 302 km.
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Valencia is:
- Around 20 coaches per day.
- 17 flights a day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Valencia from Barcelona as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Barcelona to Valencia:
- Coaches most often depart from Barcelona at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Valencia at Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
- Flights mostly leave from Barcelona El Prat Airport and tend to arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Barcelona at Barcelona Sants and arrive in Valencia at Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla.
The following travel companies offer services from Barcelona to Valencia:
- Alsa or FlixBus can get you to Valencia by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Alsa from Barcelona to Valencia for €20 on Omio.
- 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 €56.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe Torre del Oro, Ouigo, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros for trains to Valencia. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe Intercity Barcelona to Valencia tickets on Omio for €26.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Valencia with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with Alsa or FlixBus 20 direct coaches per day.
- 1 direct flight per day with Iberia.
- Direct trains with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros with 7 direct trains 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.
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