The cheapest and fastest trains from Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Valencia Airport 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 Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 4 trains that leave Valencia Airport for Madrid Barajas Airport on Thu, May 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 285 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.
2:27 PM1h56Valencia Airport4:23 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$191One-way0 transfers
7:57 PM1h56Valencia Airport9:53 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$211One-way0 transfers
7:27 PM1h56Valencia Airport9:23 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$231One-way0 transfers
4:57 PM1h56Valencia Airport6:53 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$431One-way0 transfers
7:27 PM1h56Valencia Airport9:23 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$231One-way0 transfers
7:57 PM1h56Valencia Airport9:53 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$211One-way0 transfers
4:57 PM1h56Valencia Airport6:53 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$431One-way0 transfers
2:27 PM1h56Valencia Airport4:23 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport 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 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $66.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $86 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m 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 Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A train is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $83 (€67).
A train is $60 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $86 (€69).
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 56m.
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
The journey is about 1h 14m faster (1h 56m by train vs 3h 10m by car) and roughly $50 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($26 (€21) vs $76 (€61)). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF OUIGO.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:27 PM Valencia Airport | 1h56 | 4:23 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:57 PM Valencia Airport | 1h56 | 6:53 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:27 PM Valencia Airport | 1h56 | 9:23 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:57 PM Valencia Airport | 1h56 | 9:53 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs SNCF OUIGO?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
Trains from Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 19:57. The fastest train covers the 177 miles (285 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 177 miles (285 km) |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 5:09 AM |
Last train 7:57 PM |
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Train companies: SNCF OUIGO, iryo from Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport trainsSNCF OUIGO, iryo trains will get you between Valencia Airport and Madrid Barajas Airport from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valencia Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid Barajas Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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