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Compare train, bus, 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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 €10, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 302 km
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price | €182 Average price |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 40m Average total duration 22h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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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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.
There are 3 options to travel to Valencia from Madrid including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Valencia from Madrid is by taking a train, which costs on average €9.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Valencia:
A train is €28 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €37 from Madrid to Valencia.
Taking a train costs €26 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €35 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Madrid to Valencia is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Valencia that take longer:
Coach takes on average 4 h.
Train takes on average 1 h 52 min.
The distance from Madrid to Valencia is approximately 302 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Valencia is:
- 6 coaches a day.
- 8 flights per day.
- 21 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Valencia as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Madrid to Valencia:
- Most travellers board their coach from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
- Most travellers catch their flight from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Most travellers take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Valencia:
- You can take a coach from Madrid to Valencia with Avanza. Cheap tickets can be found for €37 with Avanza from Madrid to Valencia.
- You can travel by plane between Madrid and Valencia with Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Iberia or Royal Air Maroc, and you can find Air Nostrum Madrid to Valencia tickets for €31 on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Madrid to Valencia with Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, AVE, iryo or Renfe Viajeros, and you can find Ouigo Madrid to Valencia tickets for €9 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Valencia with the following travel companies:
- 6 direct coaches per day with Avanza.
- Direct flights with Air Europa or Iberia with 4 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, AVE, iryo or Renfe Viajeros 21 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Valencia as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Madrid and Valencia.
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