- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Valladolid 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 Valladolid Airport to Madrid will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 48 trains that leave Valladolid Airport for Madrid on Fri, Jul 10, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.
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34080Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valladolid Airport 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 train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Valladolid Airport to Madrid:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valladolid Airport to Madrid costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
The journey is about 58m faster (1h 31m by train vs 2h 29m by car) and roughly $24 (€20) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $41 (€33)). 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, Renfe AVANT, Renfe AVLO.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Valladolid Airport to Madrid trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:10 PM Valladolid Airport | 1h02 | 7:12 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:07 PM Valladolid Airport | 1h17 | 10:24 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Valladolid Airport to Madrid run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:00, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 54m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 9:00 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major 20th-century Spanish collections.
Major museum spanning Renaissance to modern art, complementing Prado and Reina Sofía with an accessible, broad collection.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, boating, monuments, and relaxed city breaks between museums.
Madrid’s best-known avenue for architecture, shopping, rooftops, theaters, and nonstop urban energy.
Central square and symbolic heart of Madrid, home to key landmarks and a constant flow of local life.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is one of the city’s most famous quick bites.
A hearty traditional stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a rich paprika sauce. It is a historic tavern dish strongly linked to Madrid cuisine.
Historic restaurant famous for roast suckling pig and Castilian specialties. Traditional wood-fired cooking and a classic old-Madrid atmosphere make it one of the city’s landmark dining rooms.
Legendary Madrid restaurant best known for huevos rotos. Elegant but relaxed, it is a long-established favorite for classic Spanish cooking.
Traditional tavern celebrated for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. It offers a historic setting and one of the best-known versions of Madrid’s signature stew.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and tapas can be good value, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valladolid 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.

Most Valladolid Airport to Madrid trains use the Valladolid - Campo Grande to Madrid Chamartín station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Use this guide to compare Valladolid Airport and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Madrid Príncipe Pío is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Príncipe Pío has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Casa Mingo, Café de Oriente, Noodles King
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Príncipe Pío, Acta Madfor Hotel, Hotel Exe Moncloa.
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