Weekend in Valencia from Eindhoven
Valencia is the ideal weekend destination for travellers from Noord-Brabant and Limburg: a direct flight from Eindhoven in 2 hours 20, paella Valenciana on the beach and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences. Leave on Friday evening, back home on Sunday evening. Weekend from around €280 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Valencia →A weekend in Valencia from Eindhoven is easy to arrange: Transavia and Ryanair fly direct to Valencia Airport (VLC) in just 2 hours 20 minutes, no layover. For travellers from Eindhoven, Tilburg, Breda, Venlo or Maastricht this saves 3 hours of travel time compared to routing via Schiphol. Leave on Friday evening and you can be in the Ruzafa neighbourhood for tapas the same night. Check our full Valencia guide for all tips, neighbourhoods and sights.
Your weekend plan, day by day
- Friday: arrival and Ruzafa Direct flight from Eindhoven to Valencia in 2 hours 20. Metro line 3 or 5 takes you to the centre in 20 minutes (€4.80). Spend the evening in Ruzafa, Valencia's trendiest neighbourhood: tapas, natural wine and a lively bar scene.
- Saturday: paella and the city Early start to La Albufera (bus 25 or hire a car), the rice paddies south of the city where paella was invented. Lunch at one of the wooden barracas on the lagoon. Afternoon: Mercado Central (one of Europe's most beautiful covered markets, free entry) and Valencia Cathedral. Don't miss the Umbracle at the City of Arts and Sciences at sunset (free access).
- Sunday: beach and departure Breakfast with horchata and fartons at a traditional horchateria. Morning on Playa de la Malvarrosa (city beach, tram 4 or 6 for €1.50). Afternoon at the City of Arts and Sciences (combination ticket from €14.90). Metro back to the airport. Back home in Eindhoven on Sunday evening.
Why fly from Eindhoven?
Transavia flies up to 6 times a week direct from Eindhoven to Valencia, Ryanair twice a week. For travellers from Noord-Brabant and Limburg (together 3.7 million people) Eindhoven Airport is more logical than Schiphol: less travel time, cheaper parking and a manageable terminal. If you depart at 07:00 from Eindhoven, you land at 09:20 Spanish time in Valencia, ready for a full day in the city.
What does it cost?
A weekend in Valencia from Eindhoven costs from around €280 per person: return flight with Transavia or Ryanair from around €120, two nights in a mid-range hotel €55 to €90 per night, and budget €30 to €45 per day for food, transport and entry fees. Book flight and hotel 6 to 10 weeks in advance for the best combination of price and availability.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from Eindhoven to Valencia?
Yes, Transavia and Ryanair fly direct from Eindhoven to Valencia (VLC) in around 2 hours 20. Transavia operates up to 6 flights per week in summer.
How much does a weekend in Valencia from Eindhoven cost?
From around €280 per person for a return flight and two nights. Book 6 to 10 weeks in advance for the best price.
How do I get from Valencia Airport to the city centre?
Metro lines 3 or 5 take you to the centre in 20 minutes for around €4.80. Bus 150 is cheaper at €1.45.
What is the best time for a weekend in Valencia?
March to May and September to November: 18 to 25 degrees Celsius, pleasant weather and lower prices than in summer.
🗺️ Where to stay in Valencia?
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