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Travelling from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França by train

Looking to travel from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 5 hours 8 minutes to travel from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 50 minutes though. You'll usually find 10 trains per day running along the 189 miles (304 km) route between these two destinations. You’ll need to make 1 change during the journey to Barcelona Estació de França, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. This route is operated by Renfe, the Spanish national rail operator, who run long and medium distance trains across the country. During you journey you're likely to travel on one of their high-speed services – AVE, AV-City, Avant, Alvia or Avlo – or a regional Media Distancia, Regional or Express Regional train.

Plan your trip ahead and book your train tickets in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Just start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices for trains from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França.

If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Barcelona Estació de França by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.

Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França by train

First train

06:50

Last train

20:05

Departure station

Valencia

Arrival station

Barcelona Estació de França

Journey time

From 3h 50m

Distance

189 miles (304 km)

Frequency

10 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train and bus operators

ALSA, Renfe

Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França train times

Check out the next trains departing from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França for Tuesday 2nd April 2024. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
05:50 09:55 4h 5m, 1 change
08:05 11:55 3h 50m, 1 change
10:25 14:54 4h 29m, 1 change
11:54 16:55 5h 1m, 1 change
14:02 17:55 3h 53m, 1 change
14:35 18:27 3h 52m, 1 change
15:42 20:25 4h 43m, 1 change
16:12 20:54 4h 42m, 1 change
17:55 22:19 4h 24m, 1 change
19:05 07:27 12h 22m, 1 change

Renfe trains from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França

You can travel from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França on Renfe trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.

Cheap train tickets from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França take?

The average journey time by train between Valencia and Barcelona Estació de França is 5 hours and 8 minutes, with around 10 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Valencia and Barcelona Estació de França by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França?

No, there are no direct train services from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França. Travelling from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França leave?

The first train from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França leaves at 06:50. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França leave?

The last train from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França leaves at 20:05. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Valencia and Barcelona Estació de França by train?

Trains travelling from Valencia to Barcelona Estació de França cover a distance of around 189 miles (304 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Barcelona Estació de França to Valencia.

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