There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Valencia Airport
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane MAD - VLC
1h 26m€38–96Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorollatrain Ave
2h 22m€36–112Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
6h 20m€51–83Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Valencia351.5 km
3h 41mDrive 351.5 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valenciacar 351.5 km
3h 41m€55–80Fly to Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)plane MAD - CDT
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto de Castellón to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
4h 4m€69–268
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia is to fly which costs €35 - €100 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs €35 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Estació d'Autobusos de València via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Valencia is 297 km. The road distance is 351.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €120.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 2h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Valencia, Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Valencia Airport (VLC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estació d'Autobusos de València
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Phone
- 964 220 054
- [email protected]
- Website
- autosmediterraneo.com
Bus from Aeropuerto de Castellón to Estació d'Autobusos de València
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Schedules at
- autosmediterraneo.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia is 351 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Valencia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Valencia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.