4.9
4.6Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Valencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Valencia will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Valencia on Mon, Jun 01, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 294 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Valencia:
A train is $46 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Valencia costing on average $73 (€59).
A train is $134 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Valencia costing on average $161 (€130).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around $73 (€59) compared to roughly $77 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 5h 49m versus 3h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, Avanza.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Valencia buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h50 | 10:50 AM Valencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h40 | 11:10 AM Valencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 1:20 PM Valencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h40 | 7:40 PM Valencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h00 | 10:30 PM Valencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h00 | 8:00 AM Valencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Valencia run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:50, the last at 23:36. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 54m |
First bus 10:50 AM |
Last bus 11:36 PM |
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