- Must visit
Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe
Bold science museum by Santiago Calatrava with hands-on exhibitions in a striking futuristic building. Great for architecture lovers and families alike.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
3 h 30 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 Thu, Jul 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 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 30 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $76 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) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Valencia:
A train is $45 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Valencia costing on average $72 (€59).
A train is $131 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Valencia costing on average $158 (€130).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€59) compared to roughly $76 (€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 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Valencia buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h00 | 6:30 PM Valencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h40 | 7:40 PM Valencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h30 | 8:00 PM Valencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h30 | 9:00 PM Valencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
![]() | 6:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h40 | 10:10 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 $72 (€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 $72 (€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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Discover the best of Valencia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Valencia trip today.
Bold science museum by Santiago Calatrava with hands-on exhibitions in a striking futuristic building. Great for architecture lovers and families alike.
Fine arts museum with major Valencian Gothic works and paintings by Sorolla, Ribera, and Velázquez. One of Spain's top art collections outside Madrid.
Ceramics museum housed in the lavish Marqués de Dos Aguas palace. Visit for the ornate alabaster entrance and decorative arts collections.
Vast linear park in the former Turia riverbed, linking gardens, playgrounds, and major sights. Ideal for walking, cycling, and seeing daily local life.
Valencia's historic quarter packed with medieval lanes, plazas, churches, and nightlife. The best area for wandering and absorbing the city's layers.
Monumental square by the cathedral and basilica, often considered Valencia's symbolic center. A natural starting point for any old-town walk.
Valencia’s iconic rice dish with rabbit, chicken, garrofó beans and saffron. It originated in the Albufera area and is the city’s most emblematic traditional meal.
A baked rice casserole with pork, blood sausage, chickpeas and tomato. A hearty Sunday classic in Valencian homes with deep local roots.
Rice cooked in fish stock with cuttlefish or squid, often finished with aioli. Its dark color and intense seafood flavor make it a Valencian favorite.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant by Ricard Camarena. Modern Valencian cuisine in an elegant, contemporary setting with seasonal local produce.
Classic restaurant near Albufera known for paella and other rice dishes. Traditional atmosphere and a strong reputation for authentic Valencian cooking.
Historic central market stall famed for traditional Valencian almuerzos and sandwiches. Busy, casual and beloved by locals for authentic flavors.
Moderate for Spain: lodging varies by season, meals are good value, and public transport is affordable compared with major Western European city breaks.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Cafés: small change. Taxis: round up the fare; extra tipping is not expected.
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