Train Valencia - Barcelona from 22.60 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Valencia - Barcelona
Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Euromed, Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe Intercity make ticket prices from Valencia to Barcelona vary enormously, as they can be up to 2 times cheaper depending on the date and time of your trip. Starting on Saturday, 23 January, you will find the cheapest Valencia-Barcelona tickets starting at 22.60 €.
Train Valencia Barcelona in brief
Average price
37.65 €
Price range
22.60 € - 49.70 €
Fastest Valencia-Barcelona train
3h09min
Number of trains / day
9
It will take you 3h09min by train from Valencia to reach Barcelona. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Valencia and Barcelona is 302 km and the average speed is 96 km/h.
The Valencia-Barcelona trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.
Valencia - Barcelona even cheaper by bus: it will only cost you 5.50 € for 2h00min of trip.
Train price calendar Valencia - Barcelona
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Tuesday, November 24, from 23 €.
November 2026
December 2026
Prices recorded on November 14, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Valencia to Barcelona cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Wednesday, with an average price of 35 €. The most expensive is Friday (47 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the afternoon is cheapest: 37 € on average, against 50 € in the morning.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Valencia - Barcelona train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking more than 60 days before departure costs 35 € on average, against 52 € the day before or on the day of departure: 33% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 60 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Valencia and Barcelona
On average, 8.8 departures a day link Valencia to Barcelona. 4 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Sunday (9.8 departures on average), the quietest Saturday (7).
By time of day
Departures peak in the afternoon: 4.5 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Valencia to Barcelona by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Valencia to Barcelona costs 41 € on average, from 23 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
Train or bus between Valencia and Barcelona?
The train connects Valencia to Barcelona in 3h09min with tickets from 23 €. The bus takes about 2h00min with tickets from 6 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Valencia Barcelona by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Valencia Barcelona.
First Train Valencia - Barcelona.
Departure at 09:06
Last Train Valencia - Barcelona
Departure at 19:47
Valencia - Barcelona train on average every
71 minutes
Which train companies for Valencia to Barcelona?
- Renfe AVE
- Renfe Euromed
- Renfe Media Distancia
- Renfe Intercity
- Renfe Regional Exprés
- Renfe ALVIA
- Renfe Regional
- Ouigo, the low-cost TGV
- Iryo
- Renfe AVANT
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Valencia to Barcelona
You can also buy train tickets Barcelona-Valencia in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Valencia-Barcelona.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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