There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to València by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 49m€62–176Fly, train
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Matarótrain
4h 37m€56–158Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 50m€57–83Drive 631.3 km
- Drive from Madrid to Valènciacar 631.3 km
6h 20m€99–143
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to València is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to València is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs €55 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to València. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Mataró Poligon Ind. Les Hortes via Pl Joan Peiró - Estació de Sants and Barcelona Plaça de Tetuán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to València. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Mataró via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Madrid and València is 661 km. The road distance is 631.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to València without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Madrid to València, including transfers.
Madrid to València bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to València train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to València is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and València, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona Sants to Mataró
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–11
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to València bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Madrid to València train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to València is 631 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Madrid to València.
There are 5102+ hotels available in València.