Madrid to Valencia: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 303 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Direct | Ouigo / Iryo / Avlo | About 1h 55m |
Check fare
Fare source checked: 6 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Ouigo / Iryo / Avlo |
Dep: Madrid Chamartín–Clara Campoamor; confirm your booked operator
Arr: Valencia Joaquín Sorolla
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OUIGO’s published Madrid Chamartín–Valencia Joaquín Sorolla departures take about 1 hour 54 minutes to 2 hours 1 minute. Use the timetable for your date. Compare the booked station, luggage and full fare when choosing another operator. |
Choosing your journey
High-speed trains make this a manageable move to the coast. A suitable departure takes about two hours, but Madrid’s station name matters when you book.
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Check Chamartín before leaving
OUIGO’s Madrid–Valencia route uses Madrid Chamartín–Clara Campoamor and Valencia Joaquín Sorolla, with an advertised journey of about 1 hour 50 minutes. Check the booked station for other operators as well. Atocha and Chamartín are not interchangeable departure points.
Compare the final ticket price
A promotional starting fare is a limited offer, not a typical price for every day. Add any luggage and seat choices before comparing operators. Keep a reasonable margin if reaching Chamartín from an airport or another station on a separate ticket.
Plan the Valencia end
Joaquín Sorolla and Estació del Nord are separate stations. Check the local route to your room or the station needed for your next train. For an afternoon arrival, a walk and dinner can be a better first plan than a tight attraction booking.
Plan the arrival
The Madrid guide and Valencia guide explain the local journeys, places to stay and visits. Add the main travel ticket separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above is a straight-line comparison between the city centres; your train, road or flight route can be longer.
