How to travel from Guadalajara to Valencia, Spain

The distance between Guadalajara and Valencia is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Guadalajara 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Valencia (VLC).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Train

Take the train to Atocha and then to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cuenca and then to Valencia.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Valencia.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance382km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Valencia

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Valencia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Guadalajara and Valencia is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Guadalajara and Valencia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Valencia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Valencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Guadalajara and Valencia. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Guadalajara to Valencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atocha. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Renfe Cercanias, Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Guadalajara and Valencia. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Guadalajara and Valencia. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Valencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cuenca. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Guadalbus, MonBus, Autocares Grupo Samar and Jimenez Movilidad run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Valencia. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guadalajara to Valencia. We recommend that you take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Valencia (VLC). instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Guadalajara and Valencia. The distance is around 382km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Valencia is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Guadalajara and Valencia

Transport options from Guadalajara to Valencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 20m
€76($76)
hourly362km (225 miles)
Train
2h 60m
€45($45)
every 2 hours446km (277 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€37($37)
4 times a week370km (230 miles)
Bus via Teruel6hrs
€35($35)
twice daily456km (283 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€70($70)
on demand382km (237 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