Madrid to Valencia by train
Valencia lies 302 km (188 mi) east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 56 min at the speeds typical of Spain rail, over roughly 368 km (229 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Madrid | Valencia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 3.3 million | 824,340 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 46001–46080 |
Where to book trains from Madrid to Valencia
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Staying in Valencia
Our booking partner lists 2,396+ places to stay in Valencia (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 837 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (640), and 8 are five-star. Across 579 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 800,664 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Valencia from Madrid?
302 km (188 mi) in a straight line, east of Madrid; by road roughly 368 km (229 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Valencia by train?
About 1 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Valencia?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where can I stay in Valencia?
Our booking partner lists 2,396+ places to stay in Valencia, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.