How to get from Madrid to Valencia
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Valencia. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 303 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €22, on Tue, Sep 8.
303 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €33Checked Sep 7 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4h 59m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€33Checked Sep 71h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Sep 92h · directSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Sep 94h 59m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Valencia: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Valenciatrain
Renfe·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Madrid to Valencia
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€32October 2026
€29Departures from Madrid to Valencia
Renfe runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:30 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 13 | 07:30 | 21:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 10 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeMadrid-ValenciaBook →
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-ValenciaBook →
Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Valencia AirportSee live options and dates →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Valencia AirportSee live options and dates →City transitMadrid-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, Air Europa, Iberia, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Valencia works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Valencia, about 2h. In total it's roughly €29 over 2h, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Valencia: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Valencia?
The most useful route takes about 2h by train, with no transfer.
How far is Valencia from Madrid?
About 303 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Valencia cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €22 to €80. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Valencia?
On this route you travel with Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, Air Europa, Iberia, City transit.
Can you get from Madrid to Valencia without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 54m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Valencia?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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