What are the departure and arrival points in Madrid and in Valencia?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Valencia: Most travelers catch their train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Valencia Joaquín Sorolla.

What companies run services between Madrid and Valencia?

The following travel company offer services from Madrid to Valencia: Travel with Iryo for trains to Valencia. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Iryo Madrid to Valencia tickets on Omio for $37 (€32).

Is there a direct service between Madrid and Valencia?

Yes, there is a direct service from Madrid to Valencia: You can find 2 direct trains per day to Valencia with Renfe AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF OUIGO or Iryo. Direct services to Valencia tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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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.

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Travel Information from Madrid to Valencia

Distance	187 miles (302 km)
Available travel modes	Train
Popular travel companies	Iryo

Take a train to travel 187 miles (302 km) from Madrid to Valencia. Iryo is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct train from Madrid to Valencia.

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
€30	4:10 h	1 Day Ahead
€38	1:42 h	2 Months Ahead
€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

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.

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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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Attractions in Valencia

Valencia's reputation as a vibrant and international cultural centre has made it one of the most popular destinations in Spain for international travellers. Some of Valencia's main attractions include the Valencia Cathedral, the Torres de Serranos, the Llotja de Seda and the Museu de Belles Arts de Valencia as well as Valencia C.F. and Levante UD football clubs.

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Renfe is Spain’s national travel company operating freight and passenger travel 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. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Madrid to Valencia trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of travel with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE travel run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia travel combine high-speed and normal speed travel serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant travel serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night travel 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.

Air Europa is Spain's 3rd most popular airline with flights around Europe and the rest of the world and a choice between Economy or Business fares for your travel to Valencia from Madrid.

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Valencia

FAQs: Travel to Valencia 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 Valencia.

You can go from Madrid to Valencia by train.

A flight is the fastest way to get to Valencia from Madrid with an average travel time for this journey around 55 min.

The distance from Madrid to Valencia is approximately 187 miles (302 km).

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Valencia is:

2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Valencia from Madrid as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Valencia:

Most travelers catch their train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Valencia Joaquín Sorolla.

The following travel company offer services from Madrid to Valencia:

Travel with Iryo for trains to Valencia. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Iryo Madrid to Valencia tickets on Omio for $37 (€32).

Yes, there is a direct service from Madrid to Valencia:

You can find 2 direct trains per day to Valencia with Renfe AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF OUIGO or Iryo.

Direct services to Valencia tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Madrid to Valencia? Many Omio customers who go from Madrid to Valencia usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Barcelona, Alicante or Sevilla. If you're looking to explore Barcelona, Alicante or Sevilla from Valencia, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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