There are 6 ways to get from Madrid City Center to Valencia by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Valencia Joaquin Sorollatrain Ave
2h€55–110Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Valence347.2 km
4h 14m€16–20Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
4h 15m€40–70Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane MAD - VLC
2h 55m€35–99Train via Madrid Chamartín
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorollatrain Ave
2h 19m€36–112Drive 346.5 km
- Drive from Madrid City Center to Valenciacar 346.5 km
3h 38m€55–79
Madrid City Center to Valencia by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid City Center to Valencia is to rideshare which costs €16 - €20 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid City Center to Valencia is to train which takes 2h and costs €55 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Estació d'Autobusos de València. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Madrid City Center and Valencia is 390 km. The road distance is 346.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid City Center to Valencia without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs €55 - €110.
The train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla takes 2h including transfers and departs four times a day.
Madrid City Center to Valencia bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid City Center to Valencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid City Center to Valencia is to train which takes 2h and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Madrid City Center, Spain and Valencia, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estació d'Autobusos de València once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- 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
- 1h 54m
- 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 1m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid City Center to Valencia bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Madrid City Center to Valencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid City Center to Valencia is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Madrid City Center to Valencia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid City Center and Valencia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.