Travelling to Valencia

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Best day trips from Valencia

The most popular day trips from Valencia are Madrid, Alicante, Castelló de la Plana, Sagunto and Gandia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Valencia on Omio.

A view of Madrid

Day trip from Valencia to Madrid

Why visit Madrid for the day?

Madrid is Spain’s capital, known for its grand architecture, major art museums and late-running social life. Royal landmarks sit alongside lively neighbourhoods, giving the city a polished yet relaxed character.

How to get from Valencia to Madrid?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £83.

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A view of Alicante

Day trip from Valencia to Alicante

Why visit Alicante for the day?

Alicante is a Mediterranean city on the Costa Blanca, known for its seafront, urban beach and Castillo de Santa Bárbara above the bay. It mixes a relaxed coastal feel with a compact old town, lively dining and an easy connection to the sea.

How to get from Valencia to Alicante?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £18.

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A view of Castelló de la Plana

Day trip from Valencia to Castelló de la Plana

Why visit Castelló de la Plana for the day?

Castelló de la Plana is a relaxed Valencian city known for broad squares, Santa Maria co-cathedral and nearby beaches at El Grau. It combines a practical Spanish city centre with seafront life, rice dishes and a strong Magdalena festival tradition.

How to get from Valencia to Castelló de la Plana?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Castelló de la Plana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £8.

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A view of Sagunto

Day trip from Valencia to Sagunto

Why visit Sagunto for the day?

Sagunto is known for its Roman theatre, vast hilltop castle and old town shaped by centuries of history. Its coastal district, Port de Sagunt, adds beaches and a more modern Mediterranean feel.

How to get from Valencia to Sagunto?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Sagunto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.

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A view of Gandia

Day trip from Valencia to Gandia

Why visit Gandia for the day?

Gandia is a Valencian coastal city known for its wide sandy beach and the Ducal Palace of the Borja family. Beyond the summer resort atmosphere, its historic centre and orange-growing surroundings give it a distinctly local character.

How to get from Valencia to Gandia?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Gandia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £8.

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About Valencia

Valencia's history stretches back to Ancient Rome, Moorish invasions and the Spanish Reconquest. In more recent years, Valencia has hosted the America's Cup twice, leading to a rejuvenation of its dock and coastal areas. This, along with the ultra-modern City of Arts and Science, gives Valencia a contemporary feel and visitors have plenty to see and do. The historic heart of the city, home to the Cathedral and Basilica, is a maze of narrow cobbled streets, easy to get lost in and sometimes inaccessible to traffic.

Quick Guide to Valencia

Must Know: Valencia is, of course, home to paella. If you are longing for an authentic taste, visitors should look for local eateries where paella is made with iron pans over wood fires.

Must See: Visitors should look out for the 'naughty' gargoyles displayed on La Lonja de la Seda, or Old Silk Market. The world-famous Lladró Porcelain factory is in Valencia and offers factory tours and a museum.

Must Do: A highlight of any trip is the City of Arts and Science complex with its IMAX Cinema, Aquarium and Planetarium while Valencia Cathedral is a tranquil oasis combining three distinct architectural periods.

Did You Know: Many people don't know that the regions official language is actually Valenciano, not Spanish.

Best Time to Visit Valencia

Valencia, the main city of the Costa Blanca on Spain's southeastern coast, has a warm Mediterranean climate, with the heat of high summer tempered by ocean breezes. travellers planning a summer vacation can expect temperatures in the city to rise into the mid 80s. The best policy is to follow local practice: when the sun is at its hottest, head for a cafe to enjoy one of the local specialty cool drinks, a horchata or fruit granizado. This is also the season to enjoy the city's greatest culinary creation, a lunchtime paella by the beach. For visitors keen to swim in the Mediterranean, sea temperatures at the height of summer reach the balmy high 70s, so there's no need to pack a wetsuit. For lovers of traditional Spanish fiestas, Valencia's world famous pyrotechnics festival, Las Fallas, takes places in mid March, when social clubs in the city unveil the latest ninots, elaborate, satirical effigies, usually with a topical theme, which are then set alight in a spectacular fireworks show. It's possible to view the ninots and enjoy shows, exhibits and cultural events across Valencia in the two weeks before the great bonfire night.  

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