There are 5 ways to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station) by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VLC - MAD
1h 37m€36–96Train
- Take the train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
3h 9m€42–121Bus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
6h 44m€46–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Valencia-VLC to Madrid (Station)339.6 km
3h 30mDrive 339.6 km
- Drive from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station)car 339.6 km
3h 30m€54–77
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station) by subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station) is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs €35 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Valencia Airport and arriving at Avenida América via Av. del Cid - Av. Tres Creus, Estació d'Autobusos de València and Méndez Álvaro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Aeroport and arriving at Cartagena via Àngel Guimerà, Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, Estación de metro de Chamartín and Gregorio Marañon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Valencia Airport (VLC) and Madrid (Station) is 306 km. The road distance is 339.6 km.
The best way to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €130.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station), including transfers.
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station) bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
The best way to get from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 3h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Valencia Airport (VLC), Spain and Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe AVE operates a train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid Chamartín hourly. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Valencia-VLC to Madrid (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station) bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station) is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Madrid (Station).
There are 7030+ hotels available in Madrid (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valencia Airport (VLC) and Madrid (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















