How to travel from Barcelona to Valencia

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Travel Information from Barcelona to Valencia

distanceDistance302 km
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, coach or flight
priceTicket price range€20 - €56
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • €20 • 3 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • €56 • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, 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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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.

Renfe18093
10:03AM5h37
Barcelona Sants
03:40PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
331One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Renfe18093
10:03AM5h37
Barcelona Sants
03:40PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
331One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Renfe EUROMED01161
04:15PM2h47
Barcelona Sants
07:02PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
981One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Renfe ALVIA00697
07:40AM3h58
Barcelona Sants
11:38AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
491One-way
0 transfers
Renfe Intercity01131
01:00PM4h05
Barcelona Sants
05:05PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
441One-way
0 transfers
Renfe EUROMED01071
07:15AM2h55
Barcelona Sants
10:10AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
611One-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
391One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
10:00AM4h15
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
02:15PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
391One-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
391One-way
0 transfers
Air Europaux7706 · ux4063
11:50AM23h55
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
11:45AMValencia Airport (VLC)
1751One-way
1 transfer
Air Europaux7708 · ux4063
08:30PM15h15
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
11:45AMValencia Airport (VLC)
2021One-way
1 transfer
Air Europaux7708 · ux4065
08:30PM19h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
04:15PMValencia Airport (VLC)
2271One-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.

All travel companies: All Airlines, Train and Coach Companies from Barcelona to Valencia

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.

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