When traveling between Valencia and Madrid, where do I depart from Valencia and where do I arrive in Madrid?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Valencia to Madrid: Flights mostly leave from Valencia Airport and tend to arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport. Trains from Valencia to Madrid most often leave from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.

What companies run services between Valencia and Madrid?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Valencia to Madrid: You can take a flight from Valencia to Madrid with Air Europa. Cheap tickets can be found for $104 (€91) with Air Europa from Valencia to Madrid. You can travel to Madrid from Valencia by train with Renfe AVLO. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $10 (€9) with Renfe AVLO from Valencia to Madrid.

Is it possible to travel directly between Valencia and Madrid?

Yes, there are direct routes from Valencia to Madrid with the following travel companies: You'll find 1 direct train a day to Madrid with Renfe AVE, Renfe Alvia, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO or Iryo. Direct services to Madrid 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 trip.

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

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

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Travel Information to Madrid from Valencia

	Distance	187 miles (302 km)
	Available travel modes	Flight or train
	Ticket price range	$10 - $104
	Cheapest mode	Train • $10 (€9) • 1 h 56 min
	Fastest mode	Flight • $104 (€91) • 1 h
	Popular travel companies	Air Europa or Renfe AVLO

Take a flight or train to travel 187 miles (302 km) from Valencia to Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $10 (€9). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Air Europa or Renfe AVLO among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Valencia to Madrid.

How to Travel from Valencia to Madrid

The historic Mediterranean city of Valencia is around 300 kilometers from the Spanish capital Madrid. Flying is the quickest way to travel in Spain between these two cities, with a journey time of under an hour. High-speed AVE trains make the journey to Madrid in under 2 hours, while buses take a little over 4 hours but offer overnight options.

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Valencia to Madrid Travel Comparison

Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
€30	4:10 h	1 Day Ahead
€33	1:38 h	2 Months Ahead
€67	0:55 h	1 Week Ahead

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

Cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Madrid

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Madrid. Buses traveling from Valencia to Madrid depart from Valencia's Estación de Autobuses and take a little over 4 hours to arrive at Madrid's Estacion Sur De Autobuses. At least 10 buses travel from Valencia to Madrid every day, with the first bus departing Valencia at 1:00 a.m. Avanza is the main bus company that travels from Valencia to Madrid.

Fastest way to travel from Valencia to Madrid

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Technically, taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Valencia to Madrid; 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 Valencia to Madrid. Trains traveling from Valencia to Madrid depart from either Valencia's Joaquín Sorolla, San Isidre, or Estacio Del Nord train station and arrive at Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station after as little as 1:38 h of traveling. Renfe trains that aren't high-speed take significantly longer to travel from Valencia to Madrid.

Most popular way to travel from Valencia to Madrid

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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Valencia to Madrid. The train journey from Valencia to Madrid 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 Valencia to Madrid by bus. High-speed Renfe trains usually depart from Valencia's Joaquín Sorolla train station and take as little as 1:38 h to arrive at Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station. Around 26 trains travel from Valencia to Madrid every day.

How to get from Valencia to Madrid

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Valencia to Madrid, 72,12% 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 Valencia to Madrid 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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Renfe AVE is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish railway company Renfe with trains from Valencia to Madrid. It is one of the most popular train services in Spain, connecting major cities across the country. The AVE trains are some of the fastest in Europe, reaching speeds of up to 310 km/h. They offer a comfortable and convenient way to travel, with spacious seating, air conditioning, and onboard entertainment. Renfe AVE offers several types of trains, including the AVE S-100, AVE S-112, AVE S-130, and AVE S-120. The AVE S-100 is the fastest, while the AVE S-120 is the most luxurious. Passengers can choose from a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe AVE include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.

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 Valencia to Madrid 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.

Renfe Avlo is Renfe's low-cost high-speed AVE train provider offering trains between Valencia and Madrid. It's a new service operating on some of Spain's most popular long-distance lines like Madrid to Barcelona-Figueres line. Avlo trains can travel up to 300 km/h. There is a single Economy Class with assigned tickets called Básica but this includes power sockets at each seat and vending machines. Avlo trains run between popular Spanish cities like Madrid, Zaragoza, Tarragona, Barcelona, Girona and Figueres. The routes Renfe-AVLO serves are expected to expand.

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

Cheapest Price: $48

FAQs: Travel from Valencia to Madrid

FAQs: Travel to Madrid 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 Valencia to Madrid.

There are 2 ways to get from Valencia to Madrid: flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Madrid is a train with an average price of $10 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Madrid:

Taking a train costs $94 (€82) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $104 (€91) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Valencia to Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:

Train takes on average 1 h 56 min.

You should expect to travel around 187 miles (302 km) between Valencia and Madrid.

The average frequency per day from Valencia to Madrid is:

11 trains a day.

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

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

Flights mostly leave from Valencia Airport and tend to arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
Trains from Valencia to Madrid most often leave from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Valencia to Madrid:

You can take a flight from Valencia to Madrid with Air Europa. Cheap tickets can be found for $104 (€91) with Air Europa from Valencia to Madrid.
You can travel to Madrid from Valencia by train with Renfe AVLO. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $10 (€9) with Renfe AVLO from Valencia to Madrid.

Yes, there are direct routes from Valencia to Madrid with the following travel companies:

You'll find 1 direct train a day to Madrid with Renfe AVE, Renfe Alvia, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO or Iryo.

Direct services to Madrid 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 trip.

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

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