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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $276.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $276 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Madrid:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Madrid costing on average $56.
A train is $240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Madrid costing on average $276.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 12m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
The journey is about 1h 24m faster (2h 1m by train vs 3h 25m by car) and roughly $34 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($36 vs $70). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Valencia to Madrid
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.
062037:53 PM2h00Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla9:53 PMMadrid Chamartín$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 062037:53 PM2h00Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla9:53 PMMadrid Chamartín$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UX40608:30 PM1h05Valencia Airport9:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$581One-way0 transfers
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066038:57 PM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla10:53 PMMadrid Chamartín$201One-way0 transfers
052159:12 PM2h06Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla11:18 PMMadrid Chamartín$231One-way0 transfers- 051614:35 PM2h03Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla6:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$291One-way0 transfers
- NORMAL.7:30 AM4h05Valencia, Estació d'autobusos11:35 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$451One-way0 transfers
- NORMAL.3:00 PM4h15Valencia, Estació d'autobusos7:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$451One-way0 transfers
- NORMAL.1:00 AM4h20Valencia, Estació d'autobusos5:20 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$451One-way0 transfers
IB10846:15 AM1h05Valencia Airport7:20 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2701One-way0 transfers- UX406412:30 PM1h05Valencia Airport1:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2791One-way0 transfers
- UX4014 · UX60665:05 PM25h05Valencia Airport6:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2861One-way1 transfer
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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 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Madrid costing on average $56.
A train is $240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Madrid costing on average $276.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 12m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Avanza, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Royal Air Maroc, Alba Star, CitizenPlane to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Madrid by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Avanza, Infobus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane.
- 25 direct trains per day with iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY.
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