4.9
4.6Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
16 h 56 m
Average duration
19 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
472 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bilbao to Valencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Valencia will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
It's difficult to get from Bilbao to Valencia without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 $52, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Valencia:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Valencia costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $112 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Valencia costing on average $167 (€134).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 0m faster (5h 13m by train vs 6h 13m by car) and roughly $41 (€33) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($79 (€64) vs $120 (€97)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Valencia trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:02 PM Bilbao | 22h59 | 2:01 PM Valencia | 1 transfer | |
| 5:28 PM Bilbao | 16h56 | 10:24 AM Valencia | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bilbao to Valencia run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 293 miles (472 km) distance in 16h 56m.
Distance 293 miles (472 km) |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 16h 56m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 7:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
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