How to travel from Madrid to Valencia

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Valencia

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

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€46

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€112

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3h 11m

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2h 41m

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12h 35m

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4h 54m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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from Madrid to Valencia

How to get from Madrid to Valencia by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Madrid to Valencia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

iryo06102
10:45AM1h59
Madrid Chamartín
12:44PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Ouigo06822
12:15PM2h01
Madrid Chamartín
02:16PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air EuropaUX4063
07:05AM1h00
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:05AMValencia Airport
511One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Ouigo06472
07:15AM1h54
Madrid Chamartín
09:09AMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
171One-way
0 transfers
AVE05100
10:30AM2h04
Madrid Chamartín
12:34PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
271One-way
0 transfers
iryo06092
09:30AM2h00
Madrid Chamartín
11:30AMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
281One-way
0 transfers
AvanzaNORMAL.
07:30AM4h15
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
11:45AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
491One-way
0 transfers
AvanzaNORMAL.
12:00PM4h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
04:30PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
491One-way
0 transfers
AvanzaNORMAL.
03:00PM4h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:30PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
491One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX4065
03:15PM1h00
Madrid Barajas Airport
04:15PMValencia Airport
3301One-way
0 transfers
Royal Air MarocAT973 · AT968
01:00PM5h25
Madrid Barajas Airport
06:25PMValencia Airport
3451One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX6021 · UX4011
04:30PM3h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
07:45PMValencia Airport
6841One-way
1 transfer

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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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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Valencia

Travel to Valencia easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Valencia.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Valencia including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Valencia is a train with an average price of €7.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Valencia is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Valencia take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 54m.

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The Madrid to Valencia distance is approximately 302 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Valencia is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Valencia:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Valencia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Valencia with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Valencia often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Alicante, Seville, Paris, Málaga. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Valencia and these popular destinations at a great price.
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