How to travel from Almería to Valencia, Spain

The distance between Almería and Valencia is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Almería to Valencia by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Almeria (LEI) to Valencia (VLC).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus via Murcia

Take the bus to Murcia and then to Valencia.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Linares-Baeza and then to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Valencia.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Almería and Valencia

There are several options for getting from Almería to Valencia by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Almería and Valencia is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Almería and Valencia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Almería to Valencia is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Almería and Valencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Almería and Valencia. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Almería to Valencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Linares-Baeza. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Renfe run train services between Almería and Valencia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Almería and Valencia. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Almería and Valencia with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 6h 30m.

ALSA, Dary Commerce and FlixBus run regular bus services between Almería and Valencia. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Almería and Valencia. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and arrive at Valencia (VLC) - via Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Almería to Valencia. There is however a flight that goes via Barcelona (BCN). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Almería to Valencia typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and and arrive into Valencia (VLC).

The closest major airport to Valencia is Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Valencia. Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) and Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Almería and Valencia. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Almería to Valencia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Almería and Valencia

Transport options from Almería to Valencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
€240($240)
every 15 mins940km (584 miles)
Bus via Murcia + 1 similar
6h 25m
€24($24)
once a week464km (288 miles)
Bus6h 30m
€45($45)
every 4 hours487km (303 miles)
Train
7h 35m
€55($55)
twice daily740km (460 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€80($80)
on demand438km (272 miles)

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Airports near Valencia

The following major airports near Valencia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Valencia
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Valencia
ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Valencia