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Travel Information between Madrid and Valencia

Distance187 miles (302 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$10 - $41
Cheapest modeTrain • $10 (€9) • 1 h 52 min
Fastest modeFlight • $38 (€35) • 1 h
Popular 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.

Our recommendation

train

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

Ouigo06532
01:15PM1h54
Madrid Chamartín
03:09PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

iryo06142
03:15PM1h54
Madrid Chamartín
05:09PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air EuropaUX4063
07:05AM1h00
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:05AMValencia Airport
$611One-way
0 transfers

Other options

iryo06122
12:45PM1h54
Madrid Chamartín
02:39PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
$361One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVLO05144
02:30PM2h04
Madrid Chamartín
04:34PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
$341One-way
0 transfers
iryo06102
10:45AM1h58
Madrid Chamartín
12:43PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla
$491One-way
0 transfers
AvanzaNORMAL.
07:30AM4h15
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
11:45AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
$561One-way
0 transfers
AvanzaNORMAL.
12:00PM4h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
04:30PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
$561One-way
0 transfers
AvanzaNORMAL.
03:00PM4h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:30PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
$561One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX4065
03:15PM1h00
Madrid Barajas Airport
04:15PMValencia Airport
$811One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1083
11:00PM1h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:05AMValencia Airport
$691One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1079
08:00AM1h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:05AMValencia Airport
$1151One-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.

Trains from Madrid to Valencia | Buses from Madrid to Valencia | Flights from Madrid to Valencia

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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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Valencia

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.

FAQs

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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Madrid to Valencia often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Barcelona, Alicante, Seville or Paris. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Madrid and Valencia itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Valencia and any of these top destinations today!
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