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Madrid to Valencia by train
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Cheapest Price US$6.50
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30 days in advance US$40.50
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First train06:45
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Last train21:15
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 40m
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Distance303 kilometres
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Trains per day27
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Avg. journey time1hr 58m
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Train operators
Travelling from Madrid to Valencia by train
Want to know how to get from Madrid to Valencia by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Madrid to Valencia take around 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 303 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Madrid is scheduled to depart at around 06:45. The last departure is usually at around 21:15 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Madrid at around 07:15, with the last train leaving at around 21:15. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 27 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 28 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$6.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Valencia, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Valencia.
Is there a direct train from Madrid to Valencia?
Yes, there is a direct train from Madrid to Valencia.
How long does it take to travel from Madrid to Valencia?
The Madrid to Valencia train travel takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Madrid to Valencia train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Valencia leaving Madrid at around 06:45 and the last train leaving at around 21:15 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Madrid at around 07:15, with the final departure at 21:15.
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AVE
The opening in 2010 of a new high-speed rail route between the two cities dramatically reduced the journey time from Madrid to Valencia.
The old line between Madrid and Valencia remains open and you can still book that route here on Loco2 by specifying Valencia Sant Isidre as your arrival station. It is a famously scenic journey but takes around 6 hrs.
Madrid to Valencia

Take a direct high-speed train from Madrid to Valencia. There are more than a dozen trains each day, mostly AVE services, but also an occasional Alvia or Intercity train. Trains leave Madrid from Atocha station and arrive in Valencia at Joaquín Sorolla station. Most services are non-stop, but some trains make one or two stops along the way.