There are 6 ways to get from Valencia to Madrid City Center by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
2h 10m€55–110Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Valence to Madrid348.2 km
4h 14m€16–20Bus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
4h 15m€40–70Fly
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VLC - MAD
2h 48m€36–99Train via Madrid Chamartín
- Take the train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
2h 18m€38–107Drive 346.3 km
- Drive from Valencia to Madrid City Centercar 346.3 km
3h 37m€55–79
Valencia to Madrid City Center by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valencia to Madrid City Center is to rideshare which costs €16 - €20 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Valencia to Madrid City Center is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs €55 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estació d'Autobusos de València and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Valencia and Madrid City Center is 390 km. The road distance is 346.3 km.
The best way to get from Valencia to Madrid City Center without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs €55 - €110.
The train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Valencia to Madrid City Center bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Valencia to Madrid City Center train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
The best way to get from Valencia to Madrid City Center is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs €55 - €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 Valencia, Spain and Madrid City Center, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación Sur de Autobuses once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- 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
- 2h 1m
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Valence to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Valencia to Madrid City Center bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Valencia to Madrid City Center train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valencia to Madrid City Center is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Valencia to Madrid City Center.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valencia and Madrid City Center. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















