There are 4 ways to get from Madrid (Station) to Valencia by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorollatrain Ave
2h 26m€37–114Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
6h 2m€41–72Drive 346.6 km
- Drive from Madrid (Station) to Valenciacar 346.6 km
3h 36m€55–79Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane MAD - VLC
3h 2m€40–107
Madrid (Station) to Valencia by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Valencia is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Valencia is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid (Station) to Valencia. However, there are services departing from Avenida América and arriving at Estació d'Autobusos de València via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Valencia. However, there are services departing from Cartagena and arriving at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla via Gregorio Marañon and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Valencia is 404 km. The road distance is 346.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Valencia without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Madrid (Station) to Valencia, including transfers.
Madrid (Station) to Valencia bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid (Station) to Valencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Valencia is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 6h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain and Valencia, Spain?
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. 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.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid (Station) to Valencia bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Madrid (Station) to Valencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid (Station) to Valencia is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Madrid (Station) to Valencia.
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