How to get from Valencia to Barcelona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Valencia to Barcelona by price and travel time.
- 303 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 21 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 10m
direct
Flight
€59
Cheapest
4h
direct
Bus
€17
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Valencia to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, 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.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
303 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €59Checked Oct 18 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 23mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€59Checked Oct 181h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 23m · directSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 204h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Valencia to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Valencia Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Iberia·1h 10m
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 Valencia to Barcelona
ALSA runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 21 | 01:00 | 22:00 |
| Renfetrain | 9 | 06:30 | 18:42 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 5 | 04:00 | 12:00 |
All departuresALSA
- 01:00
- 02:30
- 03:00
- 04:30
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 09:00
- 09:15
- 10:00
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 22:00
All departuresRenfe
- 06:30
- 09:06
- 11:25
- 15:02
- 15:36
- 16:59
- 17:30
- 17:38
- 18:42
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 04:00
- 05:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
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
IberiaValencia Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →ALSAValencia-BarcelonaBook →
RenfeValencia-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Iberia, ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Valencia to Barcelona works
Start with a Iberia flight from Valencia to Barcelona, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €59 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Valencia to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Valencia to Barcelona?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Valencia to Barcelona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:00 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Valencia to Barcelona?
21 a day with ALSA, between 01:00 and 22:00.
When is the first train from Valencia to Barcelona?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 06:30 and the last at 18:42, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Valencia to Barcelona?
9 a day with Renfe, between 06:30 and 18:42.
How far is Barcelona from Valencia?
About 303 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Valencia to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €20. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Valencia to Barcelona?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Valencia to Barcelona?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Valencia and Barcelona?
Valencia is VLC and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written VLC to BCN.
Which operators run Valencia to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Iberia, ALSA, Renfe.
Can you get from Valencia to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 09m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Valencia to Barcelona?
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: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026