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Trains from Valencia

9Jul
1
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Valencia
Barcelona

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Travel time

Arrival Time

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Ticket price

Morning trains

09:06
ValenciaValencia-Estacio Del Nord
3h 6m
12:12
BarcelonaBarcelona Sants
Direct
Renfe Euromed 01092
from
134 USD
1
3h 6m, Direct
09:06
ValenciaValencia-Estacio Del Nord
12:12
BarcelonaBarcelona Sants
from
134 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
11:25
ValenciaValencia-Estacio Del Nord
3h 25m
14:50
BarcelonaBarcelona Sants
Direct
Renfe Euromed 01112
from
156 USD
1
3h 25m, Direct
11:25
ValenciaValencia-Estacio Del Nord
14:50
BarcelonaBarcelona Sants
from
156 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Day trains

15:02
ValenciaValencia-Estacio Del Nord
3h 17m
18:19
BarcelonaBarcelona Sants
Direct
Renfe Euromed 01152
from
123 USD
1
3h 17m, Direct
15:02
ValenciaValencia-Estacio Del Nord
18:19
BarcelonaBarcelona Sants
from
123 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
15:36
ValenciaValencia-Estacio Del Nord
3h 24m
19:00
BarcelonaBarcelona Sants
Direct
Renfe Euromed 01162
from
111 USD
1
3h 24m, Direct
15:36
ValenciaValencia-Estacio Del Nord
19:00
BarcelonaBarcelona Sants
from
111 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Evening trains

18:42
ValenciaValencia-Estacio Del Nord
3h 22m
22:04
BarcelonaBarcelona Sants
Direct
Renfe Euromed 01192
from
123 USD
1
3h 22m, Direct
18:42
ValenciaValencia-Estacio Del Nord
22:04
BarcelonaBarcelona Sants
from
123 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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First train

06:30
night

Last train

19:47
distance

Travel duration

3h 35m
daily-departure

Daily departures

7
departure-station

Departure station

Valencia
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Changes

direct
arrival-station

Arrival station

Barcelona
ticket-price

Ticket price

from $34
fastest-s

Fastest trip

3h 6m
longest-s

Longest trip

6h 49m

Trains to Valencia

Inbound trains reach Valencia mainly at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla for high-speed and long-distance services, while many regional arrivals use Valencia Nord. Trains from Madrid Chamartin arrive in around 1h50m to 2h on high-speed services. Cuenca services reach Valencia in about 55m. From the Mediterranean corridor, trains from Barcelona arrive in roughly 2h50m to 3h, while Tarragona services take around 2h15m. Southbound coastal trains from Alicante reach Valencia in around 1h40m to 2h. Regional and Media Distancia services from Castellon arrive in about 50m to 1h, usually at Valencia Nord or Valencia Joaquin Sorolla depending on the train.

Visiting Valencia

Valencia is a major rail hub on Spain's eastern Mediterranean coast and one of the key high-speed endpoints from Madrid. The city has two principal intercity stations: Valencia Joaquin Sorolla for most high-speed and long-distance trains, and Valencia Nord for regional, commuter, and some conventional services. Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo Espana all operate passenger services in Valencia. Trains from Valencia include AVE and Avlo high-speed services, Iryo and Ouigo Espana high-speed trains, Euromed and Intercity services along the Mediterranean corridor, Media Distancia regional trains, and Cercanias Valencia suburban rail. Valencia Joaquin Sorolla is the main train station for Madrid high-speed departures, while Valencia Nord handles many shorter regional routes and city-area rail services. Rail routes from Valencia run west toward Madrid and Cuenca, north along the coast toward Castellon, Tarragona, and Barcelona, south toward Alicante and Murcia, and inland toward Zaragoza via Teruel on conventional lines. Book trains from and to Valencia online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Valencia

From Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, high-speed services run west toward Madrid on routes operated by Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo Espana. Renfe AVE and Avlo serve the main Madrid corridor, while Iryo and Ouigo Espana add competing high-speed options. Renfe also operates long-distance services linking Valencia with other Spanish regions through Madrid connections. Along the Mediterranean corridor, Renfe Euromed and Intercity services run north toward Tarragona and Barcelona and south toward Alicante and Murcia. Valencia Nord supports regional travel with Media Distancia and Cercanias Valencia services, including coastal and inland routes toward Castellon, Xativa, Gandia, Teruel, and other towns in the Valencian Community and Aragon.

Valencia

Valencia is Spain's third-largest city, known for the old town around La Seu, the Turia Gardens, and the City of Arts and Sciences. Most fast Barcelona-bound trains leave from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, the long-distance station south of the center, with a shuttle link and local transport connections to Valencia Nord.

Valencia Joaquín Sorolla

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Valencia Estaciò Nord

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3h 35m

Barcelona

Barcelona is Catalonia's capital, with rail access to districts such as Eixample, the Gothic Quarter, Gracia, and Montjuic. Barcelona Sants is the main long-distance station, with metro, Rodalies commuter rail, taxis, and onward high-speed services to Madrid, Girona, Figueres, and France.

Barcelona Sants

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Booking Valencia Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Types of Train Tickets Available
Valencia services include regular tickets on regional trains, reserved seats on AVE, Avlo, Iryo, Ouigo Espana, Euromed, and Intercity services, plus fare families such as Basico, Elige, and Premium on eligible Renfe routes. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear on advance services to and from Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Castellon, and Cuenca.
Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Valencia train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Easter Week, August holidays, Christmas and New Year. Train prices on high-speed services can change by demand, while ticket counters remain available at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla and Valencia Nord. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.
Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Valencia with Rail Monsters by choosing departure dates, comparing Renfe AVE, Avlo, Iryo, Ouigo Espana, Euromed, and regional services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Valencia train stations such as Valencia Joaquin Sorolla and Valencia Nord according to the route selected.

Valencia Train Travel FAQ and Tips

What is the main train route from Valencia?

The main rail route from Valencia is the high-speed corridor to Madrid Chamartin, taking around 1h50m to 2h on direct AVE, Avlo, Iryo, and Ouigo Espana services. Most high-speed departures use Valencia Joaquin Sorolla. This route is Spain's principal inland link from Valencia and connects with onward rail services across the Madrid rail network.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Valencia?

Train tickets to and from Valencia can be bought at Rail Monsters by selecting your travel date, comparing Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo Espana services, and completing online reservation. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Valencia services, which helps during Easter Week, August holidays, Christmas and New Year. Booking confirmation is sent by email after purchase.

What are the main train stations in Valencia?

Valencia Joaquin Sorolla is the main high-speed station for AVE, Avlo, Iryo, Ouigo Espana, Euromed, and many Intercity services. Valencia Nord is the central conventional station for Media Distancia, Cercanias Valencia, and selected longer routes. Valencia-Cabanyal serves some regional and commuter trains on the eastern side of Valencia. Many travelers transfer between Joaquin Sorolla and Nord.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Valencia?

Seat reservations are required on Spanish high-speed and long-distance trains from Valencia, including AVE, Avlo, Iryo, Ouigo Espana, Euromed, and Intercity services. Media Distancia practices vary by route, while Cercanias Valencia uses open seating and does not require reservations. Book earlier for Friday departures, Sunday returns, Easter Week, August holidays, and Christmas travel from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla.

What are the main train connections to and from Valencia?

Valencia connects with Madrid in around 1h50m to 2h by high-speed train, Cuenca in about 55m, Barcelona in roughly 2h50m to 3h, Alicante in around 1h40m to 2h, and Castellon in about 50m to 1h. Conventional services also link Valencia with Teruel and Zaragoza, with longer travel times than the high-speed Madrid corridor.

How do I get from Valencia to the airport by train?

Valencia Airport does not have a long-distance or regional railway station served by Renfe, Iryo, or Ouigo Espana. Travelers booking intercity rail should use Valencia Joaquin Sorolla for high-speed and long-distance trains or Valencia Nord for regional services, then continue to the airport by local city transport or taxi. For rail booking, select the Valencia station that matches the train route.

Can I buy Valencia train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute tickets from Valencia may be available, but high-speed services on the Madrid and Barcelona corridors can sell out or show higher fares close to departure. Rail Monsters accepts Valencia train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Easter Week, August holidays, Christmas and New Year. Regional tickets are usually less capacity-sensitive than AVE, Iryo, and Ouigo Espana services.

Do high-speed trains serve Valencia?

Yes. Valencia is served by high-speed trains on the Madrid corridor, including Renfe AVE and Avlo, Iryo, and Ouigo Espana. These services use Valencia Joaquin Sorolla and require reserved seats. Valencia also has Euromed and Intercity services along the Mediterranean corridor, plus Media Distancia and Cercanias Valencia trains for shorter regional travel.
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