How to get from Madrid to Valencia
- 303 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 15 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 57m
direct
Train
€35
Cheapest
4h 29m
direct
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
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 €19, on Sat, Sep 26.
303 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Oct 9 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 2hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €44Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 4h 29mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Oct 91h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Oct 102h · directSee Train details
- Bus€44Omio catalogue, Oct 104h 29m · directSee 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.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Madrid to Valencia
Renfe runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:30 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 15 | 06:30 | 21:00 |
| Ouigotrain | 4 | 07:15 | 21:15 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 10 | — | — |
All departuresRenfe
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:42
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 16:30
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 19:40
- 20:30
- 21:00
All departuresOuigo
- 07:15
- 12:15
- 18:15
- 21:15
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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeMadrid-ValenciaBook →
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-ValenciaBook →OuigoMadrid-ValenciaBook →
Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Valencia AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ouigo, Air Europa; 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.
When is the first train from Madrid to Valencia?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 06:30 and the last at 21:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Valencia?
15 a day with Renfe, between 06:30 and 21:00.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €29. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Valencia?
On this route you travel with Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ouigo, Air Europa.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Renfe
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026