How to get from Barcelona to Valencia
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Barcelona to Valencia by price and travel time.
- 303 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 20 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h
direct
Flight
€103
Cheapest
4h 15m
direct
Bus
€18
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Valencia. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 303 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €13, on Thu, Oct 15.
303 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €65Checked Oct 20 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €3Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 05mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€65Checked Oct 201h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€3Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 05m · directSee Train details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Valencia: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona El Prat → Valencia Airportflight
Iberia·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Barcelona to Valencia
ALSA runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 20 | 00:00 | 23:59 |
| Renfetrain | 9 | 07:15 | 20:15 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 5 | 00:45 | 11:20 |
All departuresALSA
- 00:00
- 01:00
- 01:59
- 03:00
- 07:00
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 16:30
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
- 22:00
- 23:59
All departuresRenfe
- 07:15
- 07:40
- 08:15
- 09:26
- 10:15
- 11:05
- 16:15
- 18:15
- 20:15
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:45
- 07:45
- 08:45
- 10:20
- 11:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
IberiaBarcelona El Prat-Valencia AirportSee live options and dates →ALSABarcelona-ValenciaBook →
RenfeBarcelona-ValenciaBook →On this route you travel with Iberia, ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Valencia works
Start with a Iberia flight from Barcelona to Valencia, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €65 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Valencia: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Valencia?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Valencia?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Valencia?
20 a day with ALSA, between 00:00 and 23:59.
When is the first train from Barcelona to Valencia?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 07:15 and the last at 20:15, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Barcelona to Valencia?
9 a day with Renfe, between 07:15 and 20:15.
How far is Valencia from Barcelona?
About 303 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Valencia cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €13 to €20. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Barcelona to Valencia?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Valencia?
About 1h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Barcelona and Valencia?
Barcelona is BCN and Valencia is VLC, so this route is usually written BCN to VLC.
Which operators run Barcelona to Valencia?
On this route you travel with Iberia, ALSA, Renfe.
Can you get from Barcelona to Valencia without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 47m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Valencia?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Iberia
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 20 Oct 2026