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Planning a trip from Valencia to Barcelona? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting from just $37.03, with the average price for this route around $67.59! Find the best deals for the next 7 days in the table below, starting today.
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$37.39
17:4523:37
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$37.39
Wed11Mar
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$37.06
17:4523:37
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$37.06
Thu12Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$37.03
17:4523:37
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$37.03
Fri13Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$37.03
17:4523:37
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$37.03
Sat14Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$37.03
17:4523:37
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$37.03
Sun15Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$45.95
16:5920:51
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$45.95
Mon16Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$39.67
16:5920:51
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$39.67
Tue17Mar
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Valencia to Barcelona train timetable

Arranging travel from Valencia to Barcelona? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from $37.03, with the typical price for this route being about $67.59. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
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17:45
5h 52m, Direct
Valencia-Estació del Nord
23:37
Barcelona-Sants
RENFE
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18:42
3h 22m, Direct
Valencia-Estació del Nord
22:04
Paris
RENFE
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Valencia to Barcelona Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Valencia to Barcelona usually begin at $37.03. The average travel time is about 3h 9m, spanning a distance of roughly 190 miles. RENFE provides around 17 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
06:30
Last train
Last train
18:42
Departure city
Departure city
Valencia
Arrival city
Arrival city
Barcelona
Journey time
Journey time
3h 9m
Distance
Distance
190 miles
Price
Price
From $37.03
Train operators
Train operators
RENFE

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe offers discounts for disabled individuals, providing up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Note that the discount on Avant trains is higher on weekends. Refunds or changes to your ticket depend on the type of ticket and may involve a fee.

Advance booking

You can enjoy discounts of up to 70% by booking in advance. Popular routes allow bookings up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the sooner you book, the cheaper it will be. Trip.com has marked the lowest prices for you, easing your travel arrangements.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, including the policies for changes and refunds.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe grants a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children can select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or get refunds according to the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains will receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people can get up to a 50% discount on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for approval. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Onboard Renfe trains from Valencia to Barcelona

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. Seating options are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Valencia to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Valencia to Barcelona, sorted by price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different ticket prices may come with varying refund and change services.

Valencia to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the cheapest fare on AVE trains. It is not refundable or changeable.

Elige Estándar

Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is slightly more expensive than the Básico fare. This ticket option opens the possibility of refunds (70% of original ticket price) and one change free of charge along with many additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is slightly more expensive than Elige Estándar. The main difference is that the seats are XL Confort, which are wider and offer more leg room.

Prémium

Prémium is the most expensive fare, offering unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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    Book in advance

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  • Buy a return ticket

    Buy a return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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