The cheapest and fastest trains from Valencia Airport to Madrid
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Valencia Airport to Madrid 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 will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 12 trains that leave Valencia Airport for Madrid on Thu, May 07, 12 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 294 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.
0650310:27 AM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla12:23 PMMadrid Chamartín$281One-way0 transfers
066038:57 PM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla10:53 PMMadrid Chamartín$281One-way0 transfers
0610310:57 AM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla12:53 PMMadrid Chamartín$301One-way0 transfers
065533:27 PM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla5:23 PMMadrid Chamartín$311One-way0 transfers
061431:57 PM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla3:53 PMMadrid Chamartín$321One-way0 transfers
0650310:27 AM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla12:23 PMMadrid Chamartín$281One-way0 transfers
066038:57 PM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla10:53 PMMadrid Chamartín$281One-way0 transfers
0610310:57 AM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla12:53 PMMadrid Chamartín$301One-way0 transfers
065533:27 PM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla5:23 PMMadrid Chamartín$311One-way0 transfers
061431:57 PM1h56Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla3:53 PMMadrid Chamartín$321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Valencia Airport to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia Airport to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $91 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m 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:
A train is $26 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia Airport to Madrid costing on average $52 (€42).
A train is $64 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia Airport to Madrid costing on average $91 (€73).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 56m.
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
The journey is about 1h 23m faster (1h 56m by train vs 3h 19m by car) and roughly $49 (€39) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($27 (€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 train times
The table below shows live departures for Valencia Airport to Madrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06763 | On time 6:09 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 2h01 | 8:10 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06063 | On time 6:53 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 2h00 | 8:53 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06083 | On time 8:12 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 10:08 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06503 | Delayed 10:27 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 10:23 AM 10:23 AMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06103 | On time 10:57 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 12:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06123 | On time 12:27 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06143 | On time 1:57 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 3:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06553 | Delayed 3:27 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 3:23 PM 3:23 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06163 | On time 4:12 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06183 | On time 5:57 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06203 | On time 7:53 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 2h00 | 9:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06603 | Delayed 8:57 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 8:53 PM 8:53 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Valencia Airport to Madrid
Trains from Valencia Airport to Madrid run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) 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 182 miles (294 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 5:09 AM |
Last train 7:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: SNCF OUIGO, iryo from Valencia Airport to Madrid trainsSNCF OUIGO, iryo trains will get you between Valencia Airport and Madrid from $12 (€10). 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valencia Airport to Madrid 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Valencia Airport to Madrid
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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