- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 5 buses that leave Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla for Madrid Barajas Airport on Wed, May 27, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 294 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 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 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A train is $60 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $83 (€67).
A train is $60 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 59m.
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
You'll arrive about -1h -43m sooner (4h 16m by bus vs 3h 33m by car) and save roughly $-7.40 (€-5.97) compared to fuel and tolls ($83 (€67) vs $76 (€61)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Avanza.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla to Madrid Barajas Airport buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 3h40 | 11:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 3h30 | 3:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 3h30 | 3:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 3h30 | 7:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 3h50 | 3:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $80 (€64) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€64) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections of Dalí and Miró.
Major museum covering European painting from the Renaissance to the 20th century, completing Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walking, boating, monuments, and people-watching in a classic green setting.
Madrid’s best-known avenue, lined with historic architecture, shops, theaters, and busy city energy day and night.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, home to major landmarks, meeting points, and the famous Kilometer Zero marker.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with central Madrid taverns.
Traditional Madrid-style tripe stew cooked slowly with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika, known for its rich, hearty flavor.
Madrid’s iconic chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, a deeply traditional comfort dish.
Historic traditional restaurant famous for Cocido Madrileño cooked in individual clay pots, with an old Madrid atmosphere.
Celebrated classic Madrid restaurant known for Huevos Rotos and old-school Castilian dining in a refined setting.
Iconic Madrid spot for Churros Con Chocolate, open long hours and popular with both locals and visitors.
Airport prices are higher than central Madrid. Coffee and snacks are moderate; sit-down meals cost more.
Tipping is modest. Service is usually included; round up or leave 5-10% for good table service. No tip is expected for quick coffee or takeaway.
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