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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 bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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$53 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $275 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 3h 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 bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $230 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average $275 (€223).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Ferry takes on average 14h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Valencia
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.
180938:14 AM7h11Barcelona Sants3:25 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 180938:14 AM7h11Barcelona Sants3:25 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB23767:00 PM1h05Barcelona El Prat Airport8:05 PMValencia Airport$3901One-way0 transfers
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012018:15 PM3h19Barcelona Sants11:34 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord$421One-way0 transfers
03992+012013:41 PM7h53Barcelona Sants11:34 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord$501One-way1 transfer
006977:40 AM3h58Barcelona Sants11:38 AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord$501One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:55 PM3h50El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)8:45 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$451One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:25 PM3h50El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)12:15 AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$451One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:55 PM3h50El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)4:45 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$451One-way0 transfers
AZ75 · AZ946:20 AM10h15Barcelona El Prat Airport4:35 PMValencia Airport$1511One-way1 transfer
UX7706 · UX406311:50 AM20h20Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 AMValencia Airport$3051One-way1 transfer- AZ77 · AZ9411:40 AM4h55Barcelona El Prat Airport4:35 PMValencia Airport$3401One-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 bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $230 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Valencia costing on average $275 (€223).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Ferry takes on average 14h 53m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains 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-Estacio Del Nord.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife to go to Valencia by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Valencia by flight.
- Travel with Gnv to go to Valencia by ferry.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, iryo, Ouigo Spain, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Valencia by train.
- 23 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 7 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
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