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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Valencia Airport to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valencia Airport to Madrid will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 10 trains that leave Valencia Airport for Madrid every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 294 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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06163Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia Airport to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £21.
Distance: 294 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price | £62 Average Price |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Valencia Airport to Madrid trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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06603 | Delayed 20:57 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 20:53 20:53Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
06763 | On time 6:09 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 2h01 | 8:10 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06063 | On time 6:53 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 2h00 | 8:53 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06083 | On time 8:12 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 10:08 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06503 | Delayed 10:27 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 10:23 10:23Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06103 | On time 10:57 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 12:53 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06123 | On time 12:27 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 14:23 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06553 | 15:27 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 17:23 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06163 | 16:12 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 18:08 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06183 | 17:57 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 19:53 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Valencia Airport to Madrid run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 19:57. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 4:09 |
Last train 19:57 |
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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valencia Airport to Madrid by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Valencia Airport to Madrid trains use the Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Madrid Chamartín station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Use this guide to compare Valencia Airport and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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