There are 5 ways to get from Ciudad Real to Valencia by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Valencia Joaquin Sorollatrain Ave
2h 35m€60–130Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ciudad Real to Valence352.2 km
4h 5m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses to Albacetebus 612
- Take the bus from Albacete to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus ALSA - Sev-Bar / ...
6h 30m€36–52Drive 351.8 km
- Drive from Ciudad Real to Valenciacar 351.8 km
3h 24m€58–83Train, fly
- Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane MAD - VLC
4h 3m€53–147
Ciudad Real to Valencia by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Valencia is to rideshare which costs €18 - €26 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Valencia is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €60 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Ciudad Real to Valencia. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Estació d'Autobusos de València via Albacete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ciudad Real-Central and arriving at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Ciudad Real and Valencia is 499 km. The road distance is 351.8 km.
The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Valencia without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €60 - €130.
The train from Ciudad Real-Central to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Ciudad Real to Valencia bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, depart from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses station.
Ciudad Real to Valencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Ciudad Real-Central station.
The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Valencia is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Ciudad Real, Spain and Valencia, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Ciudad Real-Central to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla twice daily. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses to Estació d'Autobusos de València via Albacete in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Schedules at
- samar.es
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Ciudad Real to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Ciudad Real to Valencia bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Albacete station.
Ciudad Real to Valencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ciudad Real to Valencia is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Ciudad Real to Valencia.
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There are 3747+ hotels available in Valencia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ciudad Real and Valencia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.