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Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe
Bold science museum by Santiago Calatrava with hands-on exhibitions in a striking futuristic building. Great for architecture lovers and families alike.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
478 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salamanca to Valencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salamanca to Valencia will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
It's difficult to get from Salamanca to Valencia without transferring at least once.
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06202Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $100. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, and a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$111 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Valencia:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Valencia costing on average $111 (€89).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
The journey is about 1h 54m faster (3h 52m by train vs 5h 46m by car) and roughly $23 (€19) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($111 (€89) vs $134 (€108)). 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.
Direct services run with AVE.
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 Salamanca to Valencia trains for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:25 AM Salamanca | 5h51 | 2:16 PM Valencia | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:25 PM Salamanca | 6h59 | 10:24 PM Valencia | 1 transfer | |
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18910+ 06102 | 5:47 AM Salamanca station | 6h57 | 12:44 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1 transfer | |
18910+ 06092 | 5:47 AM Salamanca station | 5h43 | 11:30 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1 transfer | |
18910+ 06132 | 5:47 AM Salamanca station | 9h37 | 3:24 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1 transfer | |
04868+ 06092 | 6:25 AM Salamanca station | 5h05 | 11:30 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1 transfer | |
04868+ 06102 | 6:25 AM Salamanca station | 6h19 | 12:44 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1 transfer | |
04868+ 06132 | 6:25 AM Salamanca station | 8h59 | 3:24 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Salamanca to Valencia run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $85 (€68) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 18:50. The fastest train covers the 297 miles (478 km) distance in 5h 51m.
Distance 297 miles (478 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€68) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 51m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 6:50 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Valencia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Valencia trip today.
Bold science museum by Santiago Calatrava with hands-on exhibitions in a striking futuristic building. Great for architecture lovers and families alike.
Fine arts museum with major Valencian Gothic works and paintings by Sorolla, Ribera, and Velázquez. One of Spain's top art collections outside Madrid.
Ceramics museum housed in the lavish Marqués de Dos Aguas palace. Visit for the ornate alabaster entrance and decorative arts collections.
Vast linear park in the former Turia riverbed, linking gardens, playgrounds, and major sights. Ideal for walking, cycling, and seeing daily local life.
Valencia's historic quarter packed with medieval lanes, plazas, churches, and nightlife. The best area for wandering and absorbing the city's layers.
Monumental square by the cathedral and basilica, often considered Valencia's symbolic center. A natural starting point for any old-town walk.
Valencia’s iconic rice dish with rabbit, chicken, garrofó beans and saffron. It originated in the Albufera area and is the city’s most emblematic traditional meal.
A baked rice casserole with pork, blood sausage, chickpeas and tomato. A hearty Sunday classic in Valencian homes with deep local roots.
Rice cooked in fish stock with cuttlefish or squid, often finished with aioli. Its dark color and intense seafood flavor make it a Valencian favorite.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant by Ricard Camarena. Modern Valencian cuisine in an elegant, contemporary setting with seasonal local produce.
Classic restaurant near Albufera known for paella and other rice dishes. Traditional atmosphere and a strong reputation for authentic Valencian cooking.
Historic central market stall famed for traditional Valencian almuerzos and sandwiches. Busy, casual and beloved by locals for authentic flavors.
Moderate for Spain: lodging varies by season, meals are good value, and public transport is affordable compared with major Western European city breaks.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Cafés: small change. Taxis: round up the fare; extra tipping is not expected.
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Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla -> València Nord, Valencia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salamanca to Valencia by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Valencia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salamanca to Valencia trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Valencia Joaquín Sorolla station pair. Use this guide to compare Salamanca and Valencia train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Valencia Joaquín Sorolla is 1 km from Valencia city centre. Public transport options include:
Valencia Joaquín Sorolla has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Coffee Coffee, The Pause – Lavazza, Mon Orxata, McDonald’s
ATMs are located at various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 23:59. Information desks are located on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 07:00 to 22:00.
Available at Valencia Joaquín Sorolla: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Valencia Joaquín Sorolla: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valencia Joaquín Sorolla: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms.
Nearby hotels include Petite Palace Ruzafa, Hotel Conqueridor, Senator Parque Central Hotel.
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