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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 train, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €29, while a flight costs an average of €223.
Distance: 303 km
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €223 Average price | €72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Valencia
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Valencia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Valencia:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average €35.
A train is €194 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 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Valencia
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.
180939:33 AM 5h52 Barcelona Sants 3:25 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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9:33 AM 5h52 Barcelona Sants 3:25 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB23767:00 PM 1h00 Barcelona El Prat Airport 8:00 PM Valencia Airport €176 1 One-way 0 transfers
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006977:40 AM 3h58 Barcelona Sants 11:38 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord €37 1 One-way 0 transfers- 01081
8:15 AM 3h05 Barcelona Sants 11:20 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord €41 1 One-way 0 transfers - 01201
8:15 PM 3h19 Barcelona Sants 11:34 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Normal
4:55 PM 3h50 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) 8:45 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos €37 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
10:25 AM 3h50 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) 2:15 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos €37 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
2:55 PM 3h50 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) 6:45 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:55 AM 7h50 Barcelona El Prat Airport 7:45 PM Valencia Airport €138 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX6103 · UX4007
10:00 PM 13h35 Barcelona El Prat Airport 11:35 AM Valencia Airport €138 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX6103 · UX4011
10:00 PM 21h45 Barcelona El Prat Airport 7:45 PM Valencia Airport €141 1 One-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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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Valencia:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average €35.
A train is €194 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 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 20 flights 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-Joaquín Sorolla.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, ITA, Vueling, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express, Alba Star to go to Valencia by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife, Sindbad to go to Valencia by bus.
- Travel with iryo, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe to go to Valencia by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 21 direct buses per day with Alsa, Hife, Sindbad.
- 7 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe.
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