How to travel from Madrid to Valence

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Valence

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $240.

Distance: 536 miles (863 km)

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$71

Average price

Cheapest

$240

Average price

$183

Average price

16h 42m

Average total duration

16h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 58m

Average total duration

7h 28m

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30m

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4h 32m

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Fastest

2h 32m

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2h 0m

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0.9 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

2.6 - 5.2kg

CO2 emissions

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

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Iberia

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from Madrid to Valence

How to get from Madrid to Valence by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Valence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4822 · 50618
    6:30 AM17h10
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    11:40 PMValence, Gare Routière
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4822 · 50618
    6:30 AM17h10
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    11:40 PMValence, Gare Routière
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1185
    9:55 PM1h50
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM19h35
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    4:25 PMValence, Gare Routière
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 PM16h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    11:50 AMValence, Gare Routière
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM35h20
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    10:20 AMValence, Gare Routière
    $1191One-way
    2 transfers
  • IberiaIB1183
    4:50 PM1h50
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:40 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2861One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1179
    10:05 AM1h50
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1807+Air EuropaTK9400
    9:10 AM24h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:25 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $6171One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Valence

Travel to Valence easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Valence.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Valence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Valence is a bus with an average price of $71 (€58).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Valence:

A bus is $111 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Valence costing on average $183 (€148).

A bus is $168 (€136) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Valence costing on average $240 (€194).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Valence is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 32m.

Other travel options to Valence take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 58m.

Bus takes on average 16h 42m.

The distance from Madrid to Valence is approximately 536 miles (863 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Valence is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Valence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Valence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Valence, Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Valence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Iberia, Volotea, Iberia Express, Vueling, Air Nostrum, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Valence by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Valence by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE to go to Valence by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Valence:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Valence often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Paris, Lyon, Montpellier, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Valence and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Valence to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Valence, allowing time to visit key attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and experience the city's atmosphere.

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