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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Valencia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $263.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $263 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg 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 Valencia:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average $42 (€35).
A train is $229 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average $263 (€220).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€29) compared to roughly $87 (€72) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53 (€44). The journey takes 4h 10m versus 3h 55m 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.
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How to get from Barcelona to Valencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
180939:33 AM5h52Barcelona Sants3:25 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 180939:33 AM5h52Barcelona Sants3:25 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
011614:15 PM2h47Barcelona Sants7:02 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord$891One-way0 transfers
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006977:40 AM3h57Barcelona Sants11:37 AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord$601One-way0 transfers- 011816:15 PM2h54Barcelona Sants9:09 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord$691One-way0 transfers
- 010818:15 AM3h05Barcelona Sants11:20 AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord$761One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:25 PM3h50El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)12:15 AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$441One-way0 transfers
- Normal2:55 PM3h50El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)6:45 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$441One-way0 transfers
- Normal6:25 PM3h50El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)10:15 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$441One-way0 transfers
- UX7708 · UX40638:30 PM11h40Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 AMValencia Airport$1371One-way1 transfer
- UX6007 · UX40078:40 AM3h00Barcelona El Prat Airport11:40 AMValencia Airport$1671One-way1 transfer
- UX6071 · UX40113:30 PM4h15Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 PMValencia Airport$1671One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Barcelona to Valencia
The journey from Barcelona to Valencia is popular with travelers in Spain for both business and leisure. The trip between these two coastal Spanish cities is convenient whether you choose to travel by bus, train or plane. Key departure points in Barcelona include Barcelona Sants train station, Barcelona Nord Bus station, and Barcelona-El Prat airport. Return journeys from Valencia to Barcelona are also available.
Trains from Barcelona to Valencia | Buses from Barcelona to Valencia | Flights from Barcelona to Valencia
Barcelona to Valencia Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€21 |
4:00 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€32 |
3:05 h |
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€87 |
2:35 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia?
Cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia. Alsa is the main bus company in Spain and operates all the buses from Barcelona to Valencia. Alsa buses take approximately 7:20 h to travel from Barcelona to Valencia and depart 9 times per day. Alsa's buses depart from Barcelona Nord bus station and arrive at Valencia's Estación de Autobuses.
Fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia
Techncially, flying is the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia; however, when traveling to and from Barcelona and Valencia's airports is taken into consideration taking a Renfe train is the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia. Flights traveling from Barcelona to Valencia depart from Barcelona's El Prat airport and arrive at Valencia Airport after 2:35 h of flight time. All flights require a connection. Airlines that travel directly from Barcelona to Valencia include Iberia and Air Europa.
Most popular way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Barcelona to Valencia. While the train is more expensive than taking the bus, the hour saved traveling by train makes up for the additional cost for most travelers. Some of the train ticket cost can be offset by planning ahead and booking your Barcelona to Valencia travel as far ahead of time as possible. All trains traveling from Barcelona to Valencia are operated by Renfe, depart from Barcelona Sants train station, and arrive at either Valencia's Joaquín Sorolla or Estacio Del Nord train station. Trains traveling from Barcelona to Valencia take approximately three hours.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Valencia:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average $42 (€35).
A train is $229 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average $263 (€220).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 20 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Valencia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, iryo, SNCF OUIGO to go to Valencia by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling, Alba Star, Iberia Express, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Royal Air Maroc, ITA to go to Valencia by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife, Sindbad to go to Valencia by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
- 21 direct buses per day with Alsa, Hife, Sindbad.
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