Cardiff to Valencia, Spain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

840.8 miles 1353.1 km · straight line
1151.3 miles actual route 1852.8 km · driving distance
25h 2min estimated drive time
£175 - £215 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
170° S bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Valencia, Spain?

The distance from Cardiff to Valencia, Spain is 840.8 miles (1353.1 km) as the crow flies. Valencia, Spain is located S of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1151.3 miles, taking about 25h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Cardiff is in United Kingdom, while Valencia, Spain is in Spain.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Valencia, Spain. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Valencia, Spain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 2min £175 - £215 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 2min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~32h 33min $138–$403* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Valencia, Spain

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Valencia, Spain
39.47°N, 0.38°W
Europe/Madrid
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM