There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Valencia by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorollatrain Ave
1h 54m€35–110Rideshare
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 48m€35–97Drive 345.6 km
- Drive from Madrid to Valenciacar 345.6 km
3h 37m€55–80
Madrid to Valencia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Valencia is to rideshare which costs €16 - €20 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Valencia is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €35 - €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 Chamartín and arriving at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Madrid and Valencia is 397 km. The road distance is 345.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Valencia without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €35 - €110.
The train from Madrid Chamartín to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla takes 1h 54m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Madrid to Valencia bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Valencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Valencia is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between 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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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Valencia bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Madrid to Valencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Valencia is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Madrid to Valencia.
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Book your Madrid to Valencia bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 3807+ hotels available in Valencia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Valencia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.