Cost to drive from Barcelona to Valencia
Driving from Barcelona to Valencia covers 349 km (217 miles) and takes about 4h 1min without stops. At the latest average price in each country along the way, the fuel for the trip costs about €43 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Where the petrol money goes
The 24 L a typical petrol car burns on this drive, priced where it is burned.
Where to fill up
This route is already close to the lowest-cost option — refuel whenever it suits you.
- 1.Any station in Spainat 286 km7.5 L at €1.78/L
Assumes a 50-litre tank that starts half full. Your car will differ — plan it with your own numbers.
Tolls and vignettes: not included — we hold no verified toll tariffs for Spain, and we don't guess them.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Prices are the average across every country on the route.
Driving Barcelona → Valencia in a family car, electric costs €30.35 less than petrol — 70% of the bill.
Barcelona vs Valencia: which end is cheaper?
Both ends of this route draw on the same regional averages — the comparison below shows what that means at the pump.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 349 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Cheapest fuel before you leave Barcelona
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Barcelona, out of 260 that report a price. Local median €1.799 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €16.50.
- 16 km€1.469TamoilAvenida Fabregada, 55
- 26 km€1.469PlenergyAvenida De Carrilet, 269
- 36 km€1.469PlenergyCarretera Del Mig Km. 36
- 47 km€1.484AlcampoAvenida De La Playa, S/N
- 57 km€1.494BonÀreaCalle Estiu, 18, 20
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Valencia
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Valencia, out of 261 that report a price. Local median €1.759 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €10.00.
- 16 km€1.559Alcampo S.A.C.C.ALCAMPO km A-7 SAL 2
- 210 km€1.559BallenoilAvenida Barcelona, 49
- 311 km€1.559PlenergyCarretera Gombalda Km. S/N
- 411 km€1.559PlenergyCalle Mitgera, 1
- 511 km€1.559SimplyCalle Francesc De Vinatea, 14
Your car's mpg, tank and fuel level — plus tolls, route options and the cheapest stops.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving route between Barcelona and Valencia (349 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, work out how far it runs in each country, and price the fuel a typical car burns in each one at that place's latest published average. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the trip planner for your exact numbers, or check prices on the Spain fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest fuel in Barcelona?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Barcelona is charging €1.469 for petrol 95, against a local median of €1.799 across 260 stations that report a price — about €16.50 on a 50-litre fill.
Where is the cheapest fuel in Valencia?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Valencia is charging €1.559 for petrol 95, against a local median of €1.759 across 261 stations that report a price — about €10.00 on a 50-litre fill.
How much does it cost to drive from Barcelona to Valencia?
The drive is 349 km (217 miles) and takes about 4h 1min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €43.49 in an average petrol car, €39.56 in a diesel, and €13.19 in an electric car, using the latest average price in each country along the way.
How far is it from Barcelona to Valencia in miles and km?
About 217 miles or 349 kilometres by road — roughly 4h 1min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Barcelona or Valencia?
Both ends use the same regional prices on this route.
How many times will I need to fill up between Barcelona and Valencia?
None on the way. The drive needs about 24.4 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Barcelona to Valencia?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €43 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €11 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 4h 1min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's prices the petrol is about €43. A 10% rise takes it to €48, a 25% rise to €54, and a 10% fall to €39. Prices here refresh as each source publishes, so this page always reflects the latest figures.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide trip planner with your car's fuel economy, tank size and how full it is — it prices the drive state by state and suggests where refuelling is cheaper (state averages in the US, individual forecourt prices where a country publishes them).
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are the latest published averages for each country on the route (sources named on each price page); efficiency and electricity rates are typical estimates, and tolls are not included unless listed above. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.