The average train between Madrid (Station) and Valencia takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Madrid (Station) to Valencia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Madrid (Station) and Valencia. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Valencia at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Cartagena and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 32m • 2 changes


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2h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Valencia. However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Valencia station via Valencia Joaquin Sorolla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Madrid (Station) to Valencia train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid (Station) to Valencia train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Valencia is 300.7 km. The road distance is 404 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla hourly. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Three other operators also service this route.