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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price | €182 Average price |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 40m Average total duration 22h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
Trains from Madrid to Valencia | Buses from Madrid to Valencia | Flights from Madrid to Valencia
Madrid to Valencia Travel Comparison
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€30 |
4:10 h |
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€38 |
1:42 h |
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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
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
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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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 get from Madrid to Valencia 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Valencia from Madrid is by taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€9).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Valencia:
Taking a train costs $31 (€28) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $41 (€37).
A train is $28 (€26) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Valencia costing on average $38 (€35).
The quickest way to travel from Madrid to Valencia is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Valencia by bus takes 4 h on average.
Train takes on average 1 h 52 min.
The distance is approximately 187 miles (302 km) from Madrid to Valencia.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Valencia is:
- 6 buses a day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- 21 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Valencia from Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Valencia:
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
- Flights from Madrid to Valencia most often leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Valencia:
- Avanza can take you to Valencia by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Avanza from Madrid to Valencia for $41 (€37).
- Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Iberia or Royal Air Maroc can take you to Valencia by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Air Nostrum from Madrid to Valencia for $34 (€31).
- Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, AVE, iryo or Renfe Viajeros can get you to Valencia by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Ouigo from Madrid to Valencia for $10 (€9) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Valencia with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Avanza with 6 direct buses per day.
- Direct flight available with Air Europa or Iberia 4 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, AVE, iryo or Renfe Viajeros 21 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Valencia as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Madrid and Valencia.
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