How to travel from Madrid to Valencia

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Travel Information between Madrid and Valencia

distanceDistance187 miles (302 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$10 - $41
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $10 (€9) • 1 h 52 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $38 (€35) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesAvanza, Air Europa or Ouigo

Travel 187 miles (302 km) by train, bus or flight from Madrid to Valencia. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Avanza, Air Europa or Ouigo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Valencia.

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from Madrid to Valencia

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

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

iryo06102
10:45AM1h58
Madrid Chamartín
12:43PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
$421One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Ouigo06912
09:15PM2h00
Madrid Chamartín
11:15PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
$211One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Air Europaux4063
07:10AM1h00
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:10AMValencia Airport
$821One-way
0 transfers
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iryo06202
08:45PM1h52
Madrid Chamartín
10:37PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
$221One-way
0 transfers
Ouigo06512
11:15AM1h54
Madrid Chamartín
01:09PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
$401One-way
0 transfers
Ouigo06532
01:15PM1h54
Madrid Chamartín
03:09PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
$341One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1083
11:10PM1h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:15AMValencia Airport
$991One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1079
08:00AM1h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:05AMValencia Airport
$2881One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1081
03:55PM1h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
05:00PMValencia Airport
$4481One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Madrid to Valencia

The journey from Madrid to Valencia is popular with people traveling in Spain for both business and leisure. The trip between the Spanish capital and this populous coastal city is convenient whether you choose to travel by bus, train or plane. Key departure points in Madrid include Madrid's Mendez Alvaro bus station, Madrid Puerta de Atocha train station, and Madrid Barajas airport. The quickest and most convenient method of travel is by high-speed train, which is able to complete the journey from Madrid to Valencia in 1.5 to 2 hours. The slowest method of travel is by bus which takes slightly over 4 hours.

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Madrid to Valencia Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€30

4:10 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€38

1:42 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€73

0:50 h

1 Month Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Valencia?

Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Valencia


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Valencia. Buses traveling from Madrid to Valencia depart from Madrid's Estacion Sur De Autobuses and take a little over 4 hours to arrive at Valencia's Estación de Autobuses. Approximately 15 buses travel from Madrid to Valencia every day, with the first bus departing Madrid at 1:00 a.m. Avanza is the main bus company that travels from Madrid to Valencia.


Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Valencia


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Technically, taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Valencia; 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 Madrid to Valencia. Trains traveling from Madrid to Valencia depart from Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station and arrive at either Valencia's Joaquín Sorolla, San Isidre, or Estacio Del Nord train station after as little as 1:42 h of traveling. Renfe trains that aren't high-speed take significantly longer to travel from Madrid to Valencia.


Most popular way to travel from Madrid to Valencia


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Valencia. The train journey from Madrid to Valencia 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 Madrid to Valencia by bus. High-speed Renfe trains usually depart from Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station and take as little as 1:38 h to arrive at Valencia's Joaquín Sorolla train station. Around 35 trains travel from Madrid to Valencia every day.


How to get from Madrid to Valencia

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Madrid to Valencia, 70,63% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Madrid to Valencia and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Find the best journey from Madrid to Valencia with Renfe, Iberia and Avanza. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most popular trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.

    Avanza is one of Spain biggest bus companies and offers only one type of ticket for your next travel to Valencia from Madrid: Standard Ticket.

      Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next journey including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

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