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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Valencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 30 m
Average
4 h 18 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
302 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid for Valencia every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Distance | 187 miles (302 km) | |
Average bus duration | 3 h 50 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $28 (€25) | |
Bus frequency | 5 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day | |
Bus providers | Avanza, BlaBlaCar or Union Ivkoni International |
Buses from Madrid to Valencia cover the 187 miles (302 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 50 min with our travel partners like Avanza, BlaBlaCar or Union Ivkoni International. Normally, there are 5 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $28 (€25), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $28 (€25). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
For as little as $28 (€25) you can travel by bus to Valencia from Madrid with Avanza. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
Visiting the museums, galleries, and markets of Valencia is simple thanks to daily buses from Madrid. Every day, travelers can take their pick from 10-11 direct buses from Madrid to Valencia, all of which are operated by Avanza. The bus shouldn't take much more than 4 hours and 15 minutes. Air conditioning is standard, making for a comfortable, convenient ride.
All buses to Valencia from Spain's capital are operated by Avanza, who run services out of their hub at Madrid's Estación Sur. Avanza buses feature comfortable seats with plenty of leg room and WiFi is provided on all services.
Buses to Valencia from Madrid are reasonably quick, covering the 223-mile distance in between 4 hours and 15 minutes to 4 hours and 25 minutes. No changes are required along the way.
Travelers can expect a choice of 10-11 buses to Valencia from Madrid's Estación Sur. There are 10 buses from Monday to Saturday, with an extra service added on Sundays. Services start around 7:00 a.m., and continue at regular intervals until the final departure at 1:00 a.m., which arrives in Valencia at 5:20 a.m.
Departure bus station: Buses to Valencia from Madrid will depart from the city's Estación Sur. The Estación Sur is located about a mile and a half southeast of the city center. To get there, catch the L6 Metro line to Méndez Álvaro station, or hop on the C1 Cercanias rail link, which is useful for those coming from Atocha, Chamartin, or the airport in Barajas.
Arrival bus station: Avanza's buses to Valencia terminates at the city's Estación de Autobuses, which is located on the Carrer de Menéndez Pidal, a short distance north of the city center. To get there, travelers can walk across the river Turia via the Pont de les Arts, which leads to the city's main museum and art complex. Anyone needing to transfer to Valencia Airport can also catch the 150 Metrobus service to complete their onward journey.
When departing from Madrid, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4, Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses. When arriving in Valencia, you can end your route in bus stations like Valencia, Estació d'autobusos, Valencia, Estación de Autobuses and Manises, Aeropuerto de Valencia.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4, which is located around 12 miles (19.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Valencia, Estació d'autobusos, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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