How to travel from Valence to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Valence to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Valence to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $167.

Distance: 536 miles (863 km)

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$166

Average price

$113

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$167

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5h 36m

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Fastest

2h 36m

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3h 0m

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17h 37m

Average total duration

17h 7m

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30m

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7h 49m

Average total duration

7h 19m

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30m

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2.6 - 5.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

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from Valence to Madrid

How to get from Valence to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Valence to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    03:10PM17h30
    Valence, Gare Routière
    08:40AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    03:10PM17h30
    Valence, Gare Routière
    08:40AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1180
    12:25PM2h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    02:25PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4721One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    05:20PM17h10
    Valence, Gare Routière
    10:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1541One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER886171+AlsaNormal
    10:31AM20h59
    Valence Ville
    07:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1621One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER886171+AlsaNormal
    10:31AM20h28
    Valence Ville
    06:59AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $1621One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1426 · KL1503
    06:30AM5h40
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    12:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4051One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7363 · AF1600
    10:20AM5h15
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    03:35PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH2247+LufthansaLH1804
    09:25AM8h15
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    05:40PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4251One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Valence to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Valence to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Valence and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Valence to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Madrid:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valence to Madrid costing on average $50 (€41).

A bus is $135 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Madrid costing on average $167 (€135).

The fastest way to travel from Valence to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 1m.

Bus takes on average 16h 20m.

The distance from Valence to Madrid is approximately 536 miles (863 km).
The average frequency per day from Valence to Madrid is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valence and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Valence to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
  • Buses mostly depart from Valence, Gare Routière and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Valence to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Volotea, Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Lufthansa, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, easyJet to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Valence to Madrid:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Volotea, Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Valence to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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