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Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Valence’s main art and archaeology museum in the old bishopric. It combines regional history, fine arts, and an excellent panoramic terrace.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
9 h 28 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
452 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Valence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Valence will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 14 buses that leave Barcelona for Valence on Fri, Jul 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 452 km distance in an average of 9 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 11 h 35 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.
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4732 · 50618
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $46.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $176 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Valence:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Valence costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $117 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Valence costing on average $176 (€144).
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $108 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€40). The journey takes 7h 31m versus 5h 29m 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 BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Valence buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h00 | 12:50 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 12h45 | 3:20 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h10 | 3:20 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
4732 · 50618 | 4:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h40 | 11:40 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h35 | 6:30 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 11h40 | 9:25 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h10 | 9:25 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 13h55 | 1:05 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 13h25 | 1:05 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 12h50 | 3:20 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h00 | 11:50 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h20 | 3:20 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h50 | 7:35 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h25 | 8:50 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h15 | 9:45 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
3177 | 10:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h55 | 6:25 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Barcelona to Valence run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 280 miles (452 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 280 miles (452 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Valence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Valence trip today.
Valence’s main art and archaeology museum in the old bishopric. It combines regional history, fine arts, and an excellent panoramic terrace.
Center dedicated to Armenia’s history, culture, and memory. It reflects the strong Armenian heritage present in Valence and the wider region.
Contemporary art venue presenting rotating exhibitions. It is valued for accessible programming and a fresh local perspective on visual culture.
Valence’s signature hilltop park with fountains, statues, and sweeping Rhône views. It is the city’s essential promenade and viewpoint.
Historic center area of narrow lanes, heritage facades, and small plazas. It is best explored on foot for architecture and local character.
Central square beside major heritage sites. It is a natural starting point for exploring old Valence and taking in the historic atmosphere.
Ravioles du Dauphiné are tiny cheese-filled pasta squares, usually served gratinéed. They are a signature specialty of the Drôme and nearby Valence area.
Caillette is a rustic Drôme pork pâté with herbs and greens, baked in caul fat. It is a beloved local charcuterie found in markets and traditional eateries.
Suisse de Valence is an orange blossom shortbread biscuit shaped like a little figure. It is a classic Valence pastry linked to Easter and local baking traditions.
Michelin-starred destination by Anne-Sophie Pic, known for refined creative cuisine and elegant service in a luxurious setting.
Historic brasserie near the station serving classic French and Lyonnais dishes in a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Well-known traditional restaurant focused on regional cuisine, including ravioles and local produce, in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Small change is fine for cafes and taxis, but not required.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Valence by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Valence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Valence buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Valence, Gare Routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Valence bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
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