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- Free Wi-Fi
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£32
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 45 m
Buses on 18 Sept
12
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Valencia to Barcelona El Prat Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valencia to Barcelona El Prat Airport will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 12 buses from Valencia to Barcelona El Prat Airport, including 12 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 291 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Barcelona El Prat Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £34, while a flight costs an average of £98.
Distance: 291 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £98 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Barcelona El Prat Airport:
A train is £0.88 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Valencia to Barcelona El Prat Airport costing on average £35.
A train is £64 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Barcelona El Prat Airport costing on average £98.
Other travel options to Barcelona El Prat Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 40m.
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 3h 40m versus 3h 24m 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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife.
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 Valencia to Barcelona El Prat Airport coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 6:30 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 5h20 | 11:50 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:00 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 4h00 | 14:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:00 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 6h30 | 18:30 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:30 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 3h45 | 18:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 3h45 | 19:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:00 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 3h45 | 21:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:00 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 4h00 | 0:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
Normal | 1:00 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 4h15 | 5:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 2:30 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 4h15 | 6:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Valencia to Barcelona El Prat Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 18:00. The fastest coach covers the 291 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 291 km |
Average bus duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 18:00 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valencia to Barcelona El Prat Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona El Prat Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Valencia to Barcelona El Prat Airport buses use the Valencia, Estació d'autobusos to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) station pair. Use this guide to compare Valencia and Barcelona El Prat Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos is 1 km from Valencia city centre. Public transport options include:
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
Available at Valencia, Estació d'autobusos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valencia, Estació d'autobusos: Elevators, ramps.
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