4.9
4.6Cheapest price
$213
Average price
$213
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Valencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Valencia will cost around $213 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $213.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Valencia without transferring at least 3 times.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $82. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, and a train costs an average of $213.
Distance: 693 miles (1116 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$213 Average price | $171 Average price | $167 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 59m Average total duration 27h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 57m Average total duration 23h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 3.3 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bologna to Valencia:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Valencia costing on average $171 (€138).
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Valencia costing on average $213 (€172).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 27m.
Train takes on average 27h 29m.
Tickets start at around $213 (€172) compared to roughly $167 (€135) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-46.31 (€-37.34). The journey takes 27h 29m versus 14h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Valencia trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:06 PM Bologna | 25h28 | 11:34 PM Valencia | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bologna to Valencia run on average 1 times per day, taking around 27h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $213 (€172) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 17:55. The fastest train covers the 693 miles (1116 km) distance in 25h 28m.
Distance 693 miles (1116 km) |
Average train duration 27h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $213 (€172) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 25h 28m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 5:55 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
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