Our travel advice
Our pick
Take the 19:40 train: 2h00 without a change.
Direct or with a change?
2 of 6 connections are direct. The others change, usually in Cuenca.
The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Madrid
- Departures: 3 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
- Operators: RENFE OPERADORA.
- Usual change points: Cuenca.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Madrid time.
All connections on a regular day
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Change at | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:42 | 11:43 | 2h01 | direct | AVE 5890 RENFE OPERADORA |
| 11:05 | 14:34 | 3h29 | Cuenca | AVE 5912 · AVE 5120 RENFE OPERADORA |
| 11:05 | 14:34 | 3h29 | Cuenca | AVE 5912 · AVLO 5124 RENFE OPERADORA |
| 14:27 | 16:34 | 2h07 | Cuenca | AVE 5742 · AVE 5140 RENFE OPERADORA |
| 17:15 | 20:34 | 3h19 | Cuenca | RB 8163 · AVLO 5184 RENFE OPERADORA |
| 19:40 | 21:40 | 2h00 | direct | AVE 5990 RENFE OPERADORA |
Route map
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Madrid to Valencia?
The fastest train takes 2h00; the typical journey is 2h43.
Is there a direct train from Madrid to Valencia?
Yes. 2 of the 6 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.
What time is the first and last train from Madrid to Valencia?
On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 09:42 and the last at 19:40 (Madrid time).
Which station does the train from Madrid to Valencia leave from?
The fastest connection leaves from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrives at València-Joaquín Sorolla.
Where can I book a train ticket to Valencia?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper.
Related routes
Barcelona → MadridMadrid → SevilleBarcelona → ValenciaAmsterdam → Valencia
Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.