Day trip from Alicante to Valencia
Valencia lies 126 km (78 mi) north of Alicante, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 126 km (78 mi) apart, Valencia is a realistic day trip from Alicante: about 2 h 3 min each way by road.
| Alicante | Valencia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 348,901 | 824,340 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Valencia
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Staying in Valencia
Our booking partner lists 2,396+ places to stay in Valencia (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 837 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (640), and 8 are five-star. Across 579 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 800,664 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Valencia from Alicante?
126 km (78 mi) in a straight line, north of Alicante; by road roughly 153 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from Alicante to Valencia by road?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Alicante and Valencia?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where can I stay in Valencia?
Our booking partner lists 2,396+ places to stay in Valencia, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.