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Compare bus, train, and flight for Valencia to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Madrid 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 2h 11m. 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 $9, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $106 Average price |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Valencia to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valencia to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0509509:32AM2h06Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla11:38AMMadrid Chamartín$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 0506506:32AM2h06Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla08:38AMMadrid Chamartín$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UX406008:35PM0h55Valencia Airport09:30PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 0610310:57AM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla12:53PMMadrid Chamartín$571One-way0 transfers
0650310:27AM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla12:23PMMadrid Chamartín$591One-way0 transfers- 0608308:12AM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla10:08AMMadrid Chamartín$541One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.07:30AM4h05Valencia, Estació d'autobusos11:35AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$621One-way0 transfers- NORMAL.12:00PM4h30Valencia, Estació d'autobusos04:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$621One-way0 transfers
- NORMAL.03:00PM4h15Valencia, Estació d'autobusos07:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$621One-way0 transfers
- UX4008 · UX850208:55AM10h30Valencia Airport07:25PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3411One-way1 transfer
- UX4014 · UX609605:05PM5h30Valencia Airport10:35PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3581One-way1 transfer
IB108009:40AM1h05Valencia Airport10:45AMMadrid Barajas Airport$4221One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Valencia to Madrid
The historic Mediterranean city of Valencia is around 300 kilometers from the Spanish capital Madrid. Flying is the quickest way to travel in Spain between these two cities, with a journey time of under an hour. High-speed AVE trains make the journey to Madrid in under 2 hours, while buses take a little over 4 hours but offer overnight options.
Trains from Valencia to Madrid | Buses from Valencia to Madrid | Flights from Valencia to Madrid
Valencia to Madrid Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€30 |
4:10 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€33 |
1:38 h |
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€67 |
0:55 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Valencia to Madrid?
Cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Madrid
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Madrid. Buses traveling from Valencia to Madrid depart from Valencia's Estación de Autobuses and take a little over 4 hours to arrive at Madrid's Estacion Sur De Autobuses. At least 10 buses travel from Valencia to Madrid every day, with the first bus departing Valencia at 1:00 a.m. Avanza is the main bus company that travels from Valencia to Madrid.
Fastest way to travel from Valencia to Madrid
Technically, taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Valencia to Madrid; however, when traveling to and from Valencia and Madrid's airports is taken into consideration taking a high-speed Renfe AVE train is actually the fastest way to travel. Both Iberia and Air Europa offer direct flights from Valencia to Madrid. Trains traveling from Valencia to Madrid depart from either Valencia's Joaquín Sorolla, San Isidre, or Estacio Del Nord train station and arrive at Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station after as little as 1:38 h of traveling. Renfe trains that aren't high-speed take significantly longer to travel from Valencia to Madrid.
Most popular way to travel from Valencia to Madrid
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Valencia to Madrid. The train journey from Valencia to Madrid is cheaper than taking a flight while also being faster when travel time to and from Valencia and Madrid's airports is taken into consideration. Alternatively, taking a high-speed AVE train is at least 2 hours faster than traveling from Valencia to Madrid by bus. High-speed Renfe trains usually depart from Valencia's Joaquín Sorolla train station and take as little as 1:38 h to arrive at Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station. Around 26 trains travel from Valencia to Madrid every day.
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This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Madrid:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Madrid costing on average $28 (€23).
A train is $44 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Madrid costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Valencia Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Royal Air Maroc to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Avanza to go to Madrid by bus.
- 24 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Avanza.
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