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- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Meals to buy
- Snacks to buy
- Combinado Cercanias
- Cabin luggage
- Backpack
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 h 56 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
1 h 56 m
Trains on 03 Sept
12
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Valencia to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valencia to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 12 trains from Valencia to Madrid Barajas Airport, including 12 direct services.
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 to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £63.
Distance: 294 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price | £63 Average Price | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A train is £28 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Valencia to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average £49.
A train is £42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average £63.
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 8m.
Coach takes on average 3h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 8m faster (2h 8m by train vs 3h 16m by car) and roughly £31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£21 vs £53). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO, AVE.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Valencia to Madrid Barajas Airport trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
06143 | On time 13:57 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 15:53 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06163 | On time 16:12 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 18:08 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06183 | On time 17:57 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 19:53 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06203 | On time 19:53 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 2h00 | 21:53 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
06763 | 6:09 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 2h01 | 8:10 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06063 | 6:53 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 2h00 | 8:53 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06083 | 8:12 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 1h56 | 10:08 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Valencia to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 4:09 |
Last train 19:12 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valencia to Madrid Barajas Airport 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 Barajas Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Valencia to Madrid Barajas Airport trains use the Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Valencia and Madrid Barajas Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Valencia Joaquín Sorolla is 1 km from Valencia city centre. Public transport options include:
Valencia Joaquín Sorolla has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Coffee Coffee, The Pause – Lavazza, Mon Orxata, McDonald’s
ATMs are located at various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 23:59. Information desks are located on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 07:00 to 22:00.
Available at Valencia Joaquín Sorolla: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Valencia Joaquín Sorolla: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valencia Joaquín Sorolla: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms.
Nearby hotels include Petite Palace Ruzafa, Hotel Conqueridor, Senator Parque Central Hotel.
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