There are 6 ways to get from Valencia to Barcelona by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
3h 22m€45–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Gan-Bar / ...
4h 15m€24–50Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Valence to Barcelone347.7 km
4h 14m€25Fly from Valencia Airport
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VLC - BCN
3h 16m€55–169Drive 348.6 km
- Drive from Valencia to Barcelonacar 348.6 km
3h 36m€57–82Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ALC - BCN
3h 24m€32–119
Valencia to Barcelona by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valencia to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Valencia to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs €55 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estació d'Autobusos de València and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estació del Nord and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Valencia and Barcelona is 366 km. The road distance is 348.6 km.
The best way to get from Valencia to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €45 - €70.
The train from Valencia-Estacio Del Nord to Barcelona-Sants takes 3h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.
Valencia to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Valencia to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Estació del Nord station.
The best way to get from Valencia to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €170 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Valencia, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Estació del Nord to Barcelona-Sants hourly. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord hourly. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–160
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–210
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €65–160
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65–160
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–95
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €29–95
- 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
- €45–70
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Valence to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Valencia to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Valencia to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valencia to Barcelona is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Valencia to Barcelona.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valencia and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













