Trains from Valencia to Barcelona

Taking the train is a cost effective and convenient way to travel from Valencia to Barcelona, making it easy to explore the riches of the Catalan capital. Every day, there will be a selection of 12-13 direct trains, which cover the 217 mile distance between the cities in just over three hours. Trains leave morning, noon and night, so finding the right ticket won't be difficult.

Which train companies travel from Valencia to Barcelona?

All trains to Barcelona from Valencia are operated by Renfe, who run a scheduled service from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla station to Barcelona Sants, with no need for any changes. Various fare classes are available, including First and ""Grand Comfort"", which provides extended legroom and plenty of other luxury features.

How long is the train from Valencia to Barcelona?

The quickest trains to Barcelona from Valencia will get passengers to Sants in 3 hours and 15 minutes, though most take around 3 hours and 30 minutes. Be aware that some afternoon services can take significantly longer, sometimes as long as 5 hours and 35 minutes; please double check schedules before booking.

How many trains are there from Valencia to Barcelona?

There will be 12-13 trains to Barcelona from central Valencia on any given day. Services start early, with departures at 6:30 a.m., and there's a peak in mid-afternoon from 2:45 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Importantly, the last train of the day leaves Valencia just after 8:00 p.m., so late night departures aren't an option.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Valencia to Barcelona?

Departure train station: Trains to Barcelona depart from Valencia's Joaquín Sorolla station. The station is just over a mile from the central districts, but travelers can take Metro Line 5 (to Colón station). Shuttle buses also run from the Estacio del Nord to Joaquin Sorolla.

Arrival train station: Trains from Valencia arrive at Barcelona Sants station. Sants is almost 2 miles southwest of central areas like Gracia or Eixample. Upon arrival, Metro Lines L3 and L5 (blue and green) will take passengers into the city, and the journey will take around 10 minutes. Renfe rail services link Sants to Barcelona Airport as well, and the trip takes 20 minutes.