There are 6 ways to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VLC - BCN
1h 56m€56–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Gan-Bar / ...
6h€35–55Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
4h 25m€49–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Valencia-VLC to Ciutat Vella353 km
3h 29mDrive 353 km
- Drive from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vellacar 353 km
3h 29m€56–80Bus via Tarragona
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Tarragona - Pl. Imperial Tàrracobus
- Take the bus from Tarragona to Barcelona - Gran Via de les Corts, 618bus e2 / ...
8h 40m€48–83
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella by subway and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs €55 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella. However, there are services departing from Valencia Airport and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Valencia - Hospital General and Estació d'Autobusos de València. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella. However, there are services departing from Aeroport and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Estació del Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Valencia Airport (VLC) and Ciutat Vella is 311 km. The road distance is 353 km.
The best way to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella, including transfers.
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Estació del Nord station.
The best way to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 4h 25m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Valencia Airport (VLC), Spain and Ciutat Vella, Spain?
Iberia, Ryanair, and Vueling Airlines fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Estació del Nord to Barcelona-Sants hourly. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €29–150
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €29–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Estació del Nord to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 977 44 03 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- HIFE
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Tarragona - Pl. Imperial Tàrraco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- HIFE
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona - Gran Via de les Corts, 618
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Valencia-VLC to Ciutat Vella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella is 353 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Ciutat Vella.
There are 5173+ hotels available in Ciutat Vella.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valencia Airport (VLC) and Ciutat Vella. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















