There are 4 ways to get from València to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
4h 55m€61–174Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
9h 42m€55–84Drive 632.8 km
- Drive from València to Madridcar 632.8 km
6h 19m€99–143Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Pg. de Ramón Berenguer III, 55/Pere III El Cerimoniós to Barcelonabus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
4h 32m€58–157
València to Madrid by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from València to Madrid is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from València to Madrid is to bus and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €55 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from València to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Pg. de Ramón Berenguer III, 55/Pere III El Cerimoniós and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from València to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Mataró and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between València and Madrid is 652 km. The road distance is 632.8 km.
The best way to get from València to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from València to Madrid, including transfers.
València to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
València to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from València to Madrid is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between València, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 93 580 67 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- moventis.es
Bus from Pg. de Ramón Berenguer III, 55/Pere III El Cerimoniós to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
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More Questions & Answers
València to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
València to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between València to Madrid is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from València to Madrid.
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