- Must visit
Museu de Belles Arts de València
Valencia’s leading fine arts museum, known for Gothic panels, Baroque painting and works by Sorolla and Velázquez.
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
3 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
4 h
Buses on 14 Sept
4
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ciudad Real to Valencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ciudad Real to Valencia will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 4 buses from Ciudad Real to Valencia, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 311 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ciudad Real to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 311 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price | £54 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ciudad Real to Valencia:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ciudad Real to Valencia costing on average £50.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 3h 45m versus 3h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Ciudad Real to Valencia coaches for today, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:00 Ciudad Real | 4h00 | 21:00 Valencia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:30 Ciudad Real | 3h20 | 20:50 Valencia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Ciudad Real | 3h50 | 21:50 Valencia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Ciudad Real | 4h00 | 23:00 Valencia | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 14 September | |||||
![]() | 6:00 Ciudad Real | 4h00 | 10:00 Valencia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 Ciudad Real | 3h50 | 10:50 Valencia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:30 Ciudad Real | 4h10 | 11:40 Valencia | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Ciudad Real to Valencia run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 14:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest coach covers the 311 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 311 km |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 14:00 |
Last bus 19:30 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Valencia’s historic quarter, packed with plazas, churches, lanes and small shops. Best for wandering and discovering the city’s layers.
Elegant central square framed by historic buildings, fountains and flower stalls. A natural meeting point in the heart of Valencia.
Valencia’s signature rice dish, traditionally made with rabbit, chicken, green beans and garrofó beans over a wood fire. It is the city’s most iconic local speciality.
A thin, crispy baked flatbread topped with olive oil, tomato and local ingredients such as tuna, anchovies or vegetables. A classic Valencian snack and bakery item.
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Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; round up taxi fares.
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