How to travel from Ciudad Real to Valencia, Spain

The distance between Ciudad Real and Valencia is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ciudad Real to Valencia by train, bus, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Valencia (VLC).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)

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Bus

Take the bus to Tomelloso and then to Valencia.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Valencia.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance351km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and Valencia

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to Valencia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Ciudad Real and Valencia is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (191 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Ciudad Real and Valencia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to Valencia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and Valencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Valencia. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Valencia with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 4h 45m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ciudad Real and Valencia. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Ciudad Real and Valencia. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Real to Valencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tomelloso. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

AISA, MonBus, Autocares Grupo Samar and ALSA run regular bus services between Ciudad Real and Valencia. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Real to Valencia. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Valencia (VLC). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Ciudad Real and Valencia. The distance is around 351km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to Valencia is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Real and Valencia

Transport options from Ciudad Real to Valencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
€86($86)
every 4 hours489km (304 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€61($61)
every 4 hours561km (348 miles)
Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord4h 45m
€35($35)
once a week447km (278 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
€33($33)
once daily390km (242 miles)
Bus via Albacete6hrs
€37($37)
once daily418km (260 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€65($65)
on demand351km (218 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