The average train between Valencia and Madrid takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Valencia 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 and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valencia is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Valencia to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Valencia station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Valencia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
Valencia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Valencia to Madrid train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Valencia and Madrid is 301.7 km. The road distance is 404 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.