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Compare train, bus, 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 €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. 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 €28, and a flight costs an average of €72.
Distance: 303 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€43 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €223 Average price |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Barcelona to Valencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
180938:14 AM7h17Barcelona Sants3:31 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord€301One-way0 transfers
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- 180938:14 AM7h17Barcelona Sants3:31 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord€301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB23767:00 PM1h05Barcelona El Prat Airport8:05 PMValencia Airport€2931One-way0 transfers
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006977:40 AM3h58Barcelona Sants11:38 AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord€361One-way0 transfers
010818:15 AM3h05Barcelona Sants11:20 AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord€461One-way0 transfers- 012018:15 PM3h19Barcelona Sants11:34 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord€461One-way0 transfers
UX6103 · UX400710:00 PM13h40Barcelona El Prat Airport11:40 AMValencia Airport€1131One-way1 transfer- UX6103 · UX401110:00 PM21h45Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 PMValencia Airport€1161One-way1 transfer
- UX6037 · UX400711:55 AM23h45Barcelona El Prat Airport11:40 AMValencia Airport€1351One-way1 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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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Valencia:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average €43.
A bus is €186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average €223.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Ferry takes on average 14h 53m.
- Around 23 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Gnv to go to Valencia by ferry.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, iryo, Ouigo Spain, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Valencia by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Valencia by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife to go to Valencia by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 23 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife.
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