There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Valencia by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Valencia is to rideshare which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 12m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Valencia is to train which costs €24 - €30 and takes 2h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Valencia. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Barcelona and Valencia is 303 km. The road distance is 351.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Valencia without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €24 - €30.
The train from Barcelona-Sants to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla takes 2h 47m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Barcelona to Valencia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Valencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Valencia is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €24 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs €26 - €120 and takes 2h 52m.
- Distance: 303.2 km
- Duration: 2h 47m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Valencia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24 - €30 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona to Valencia every 3 hours. Tickets cost €29 - €45 and the journey takes 6h. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Valencia via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
Flights from Barcelona to Valencia via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €230
Flights from Barcelona to Valencia via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €210
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €210
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Valencia via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €170
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- alsa.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €35
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Valencia Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Barcelona to Valencia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Valencia station.
Barcelona to Valencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Valencia is 351 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Barcelona to Valencia.
Air Europa, Vueling Airlines, Iberia and Ryanair offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Valencia Airport.
Book your Barcelona to Valencia train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Barcelona to Valencia bus tickets online with Omio and Busbud.
There are 1711+ hotels available in Valencia. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to bus which takes 20 min and costs €6.