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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €33.
Distance: 302 km
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price | €112 Average price |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Madrid to Valencia by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Valencia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information about the journey from Madrid to Valencia
Travelling from Spain's capital city, Madrid to the coastal town of Valencia is easily done by train, bus and plane. The quickest and most convenient method of travel is by high-speed train, which is able to complete the journey in 1.5 to 2 hours. The slowest method of travel is by bus which takes slightly over 4 hours.
Buses from Madrid to Valencia
Avanza operates a direct bus route between the two cities, seven days a week. 11 buses a day depart from Madrid's Mendez Alvaro Bus Station, starting in the early hours of the morning until late evening. They arrive at the Estacion de Autobuses, located on Valencia's Avenida Menendez Pidal, approximately 4 hours later.
Trains from Madrid to Valencia
The quickest way of making the journey by train is to choose one of RENFE's high-speed AVE services, which depart from Madrid Puerta de Atocha Station 10 times a day. This direct journey usually takes just under 2 hours and finishes at the Valencia Joaquim Sorolla Station. The slower RENFE trains can take up to 4 hours and be more expensive. The same timetable operates seven days a week.
Flights from Madrid to Valencia
Iberia and Air Europa both have daily flights between these two cities. Together they offer 7 direct flights a day between Madrid Barajas Airport and Valencia Manises Airport, both conveniently located for the city centres. Flight time is around an hour, but passengers should allow a total journey time of about 3.5 hours to cover transfers and security checks.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Valencia:
A train is €26 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Valencia costing on average €33.
A train is €36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Valencia costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Valencia as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Avanza, FlixBus, Ourbus to go to Valencia by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum , Royal Air Maroc, Air One to go to Valencia by flight.
- Travel with Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Valencia by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Avanza.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum .
- 24 direct trains per day with Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
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