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Compare train, bus, and flight for Valence to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valence to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $223.
Distance: 536 miles (863 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$97 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price | $223 Average price | $277 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 59m Average total duration 16h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Madrid:
A bus is $111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valence to Madrid costing on average $207.
A bus is $126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Madrid costing on average $223.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 16h 29m.
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How to get from Valence to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valence to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal3:10 PM17h25Valence, Gare Routière8:35 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$911One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal3:10 PM17h25Valence, Gare Routière8:35 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$911One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB11866:10 AM2h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$3311One-way0 transfers
Other options
50796 · 43496:40 PM22h05Valence, Gare Routière4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1051One-way1 transfer
3176 · 31863:10 PM18h45Valence, Gare Routière9:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1121One-way1 transfer
50617 · 48215:05 AM19h35Valence, Gare Routière12:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1281One-way1 transfer
LH1083 · LH11127:05 AM5h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3011One-way1 transfer
LH1083 · LH11147:05 AM9h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport4:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3011One-way1 transfer
LH2251 · LH18005:50 PM17h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$3171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Madrid:
A bus is $111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valence to Madrid costing on average $207.
A bus is $126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Madrid costing on average $223.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 16h 29m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valence and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Valence, Gare Routière and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, easyJet to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Volotea, Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum, easyJet.
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