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ITMadrid to Valencia Train & Bus Tickets
From Madrid (Spain) to Valencia (Spain) · about 362 km
See prices for Madrid → Valencia
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Madrid to Valencia, side by side.
| Train | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €9 for travel on 1 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 1 h 59 min (37 journeys) |
No recent bus fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Madrid to Valencia: what to expect
Madrid and Valencia are about 362 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Spain, so no border formalities are required. At 362 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Madrid–Valencia tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €12, across 4 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Valencia
- Valencia's Silk Exchange (La Lonja) was built 1482-1533 and joined UNESCO's list in 1996; its hall is famed for twisted columns. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Valencia's Las Fallas festival was recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage in November 2016. (Source: Wikipedia)
- One theory says paella was invented in the 15th century by rice farmers near Valencia's Albufera lagoon. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Madrid to Valencia
How long does the journey from Madrid to Valencia take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 1 h 59 min by train (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Madrid to Valencia?
The lowest fare seen recently is €9 by train (Renfe), for travel on 1 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €12). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.