- Must visit
Museo Nacional de Cerámica y Artes Suntuarias González Martí
Housed in the striking Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas, this museum is famous for ceramics, decorative arts, and one of the city’s most spectacular Rococo façades.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 3 buses that leave Barcelona El Prat Airport for Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 292 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $146 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $106 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla costing on average $146 (€120).
Other travel options to Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $85 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€37). The journey takes 4h 53m versus 3h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 10:15 AM Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 5h05 | 3:20 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 AM Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 5h05 | 3:20 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:20 AM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 5h00 | 3:20 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:15 PM Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 6h45 | 7:00 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:15 PM Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 6h45 | 7:00 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:20 PM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 6h40 | 7:00 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 4h15 | 4:45 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 3h50 | 4:45 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 4h15 | 6:45 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 3h50 | 6:45 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 4h15 | 12:15 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:25 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 3h50 | 12:15 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 4h15 | 2:15 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:59 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 4h31 | 4:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:25, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 181 miles (292 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 181 miles (292 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 5:25 AM |
Last bus 10:59 PM |
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Discover the best of Valencia Joaquín Sorolla — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Valencia Joaquín Sorolla trip today.
Housed in the striking Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas, this museum is famous for ceramics, decorative arts, and one of the city’s most spectacular Rococo façades.
One of Spain’s leading fine arts museums, known for works by Valencian masters, Gothic panels, and paintings by Sorolla and Velázquez. A strong choice for art lovers seeking a major collection beyond,
Valencia’s flagship modern art museum, with strong avant-garde and contemporary collections, temporary exhibitions, and a respected program focused on 20th-century and current artistic movements.
A vast urban park in the former riverbed, ideal for walking and cycling, linking many major sights and serving as one of Valencia’s most loved public spaces.
A historic neighborhood known for medieval streets, street art, small plazas, and lively atmosphere. It is one of the best areas for wandering in the old city.
One of Valencia’s most beautiful squares, framed by the cathedral, basilica, and fountain, and a central point for historic sightseeing.
The city’s signature rice dish, traditionally made with chicken, rabbit, garrofó beans, green beans, tomato, saffron, and olive oil. It is one of Valencia’s most iconic local specialties.
A Valencian coastal dish similar to paella but made with short noodles instead of rice, usually cooked with seafood and rich stock. Popular in the wider Valencian region.
A traditional stew from the Albufera area made with eel, garlic, paprika, potatoes, and olive oil. It is strongly associated with local fishing heritage.
A renowned fine-dining restaurant offering contemporary cuisine rooted in Valencian ingredients and seasonality, with an elegant atmosphere.
A central, well-established restaurant popular for paella, fideuà, seafood, and polished service in a comfortable traditional atmosphere.
A celebrated historic tavern in El Cabanyal, known for tapas, wines, and traditional Valencian flavors in an atmospheric, classic interior.
Moderate for Spain: good value on set lunches and coffee, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
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