The average train between Valencia Airport (VLC) and Madrid takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid. 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 Valencia Airport (VLC) and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valencia Airport (VLC) is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Madrid at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Àngel Guimerà and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Valencia Airport (VLC) station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid train services, operated by Metro Valencia, depart from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid train services, operated by Metro Valencia, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
The distance between Valencia Airport (VLC) and Madrid is 293.5 km. The road distance is 407 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid Chamartín hourly. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Three other operators also service this route.