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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Valence
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 536 miles (863 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
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$146 Average price | $203 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 29m Average total duration 16h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Madrid to Valence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Valence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal11:45 PM18h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:10 PMValence, Gare Routière$671One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal11:45 PM18h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:10 PMValence, Gare Routière$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB11859:55 PM1h50Madrid Barajas Airport11:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1821One-way0 transfers
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970610:27 AM10h37Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:04 PMValence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud$2461One-way1 transfer
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1754010:27 AM11h16Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:43 PMValence Ville$2501One-way2 transfers
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97068:57 AM12h07Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:04 PMValence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud$2521One-way1 transfer
3187 · 58678:30 PM21h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:55 PMValence, Gare Routière$951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM19h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:25 PMValence, Gare Routière$1231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM16h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:50 AMValence, Gare Routière$1441One-way1 transfer
AF1601 · AF73704:40 PM4h45Madrid Barajas Airport9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2221One-way1 transfer
AF1301 · AF736812:20 PM5h50Madrid Barajas Airport6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2321One-way1 transfer
AF1301 · AF737012:20 PM9h05Madrid Barajas Airport9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Valence:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Valence costing on average $45 (€36).
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Valence costing on average $139 (€113).
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 17h 5m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Valence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Valence Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Valence, Gare Routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Valence by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, iryo to go to Valence by train.
- Travel with Iberia Express, Vueling, Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Valence by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, easyJet.
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