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Before you go
Your trip to Buñol.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Buñol – Valencian Community Destination Valencia about 41 km from Valencia
How to get there
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Aeropuerto de Valencia (VLC) Manises · 33 km
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Estación de Buñol 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 40 km from Valencia, via the A-3 motorway toward Madrid. Cercanías trains on the C3 line connect Valencia with Buñol; check the timetable and frequency before you go. Valencia Airport is about 33 km away.
How many days
Half a day is enough for the castle, the old quarter and the town centre. A full day allows for a leisurely walk through the streets around the castle and a lunch of local cuisine. It works well as a day trip from Valencia.
When to go
Spring and autumn offer mild days for walking around the centre and the castle slopes. Summer is usually hot, and at the end of the season the patronal festivities and La Tomatina fill the town. In winter the nights are cool, since it is inland.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the centre: the Cercanías train reaches the town, and the castle and old quarter are explored on foot. A car helps to visit other localities in the comarca.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Buñol
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Morning
Castle and Castillo quarter
Cross the castle bridge to the lower enceinte, see the Torre Mayor and the archaeological collection, and go through the south tower gate to the narrow, whitewashed streets of the Castillo quarter.
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Afternoon
Town centre, Molino Galán and mojete
Descend to the centre, pass the square where La Tomatina takes place and the old paper mill Molino Galán, and try the mojete, a dish of the town’s cuisine.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get from Valencia to Buñol?
By Cercanías train on the C3 line, or by car via the A-3 motorway, about 40 km. Check timetables and frequency before you go.
Is Buñol worth visiting outside La Tomatina?
Yes. The medieval castle, which can be walked around and still has inhabited houses, and the old quarter around it take about half a day; the local cuisine, including the mojete, completes the visit.
How many days to stay in Buñol?
Half a day for the castle and centre, or a full day at a relaxed pace. Most visitors make a day trip from Valencia.
Do you have to pay to enter Buñol’s castle?
According to the tourism office of the Comunitat Valenciana, there is no charge to walk the enceinte, which is part of the urban fabric. The town organises guided tours; confirm dates and conditions before you go.