Find trains from Madrid to Valencia

The Madrid Puerta de Atocha Station as it is known in Spanish is the departure station for the start of your journey from Madrid to Valencia. The view allows you to watch the landscape change from a vast plateau of rich clay and red sand, with inviting hills dotted with dark green trees, to the sapphire blue lakes surrounding your approach in Valencia. During the journey, you will see the hills out of both sides of the coach for most of the journey, and when those hills start to be broken by sparkling blue lakes and streams, you will know you are about to reach your destination, Valencia Nord Station.

Puerta de Atocha Station was the first-ever train station built in Spain and is now the biggest and busiest train station in Spain. The station is also considered the most beautiful in Spain and boasts a garden in its centre that offers a natural haven to relax before your journey. One of the services this station offers for your convenience is secure short-term or long-term luggage storage facilities, just keep in mind this is not a free service, and you will be charged according to the time you wish to store your goods. If you are catching the rail from Madrid to Valencia, you can assign your seat before your departure date, and if you are travelling with someone, the seats will automatically be assigned together. Another great service that Puerta de Atocha station provides to travellers from Madrid to Valencia is access to the trained support staff that are available to assist travellers with disabilities that might need assistance before their trip. These caregivers will assist a passenger from the moment they arrive at the station, sorting out the correct transport and loading of luggage, getting on the train, and getting off on the other side. This service can be booked in advance by contacting the train station help line.

When catching a train from Madrid to Valencia, citizens that are not EU nations will need a valid passport to make the journey from Madrid to Valencia. A valid passport means it is not due to expire for at least six months which includes the duration of your trip. Travellers with train tickets from Madrid to Valencia who are EU members are only required to have a valid ID document with them for the trip. Minors do need to have a parental permit to board the train.

Once you have reached Valencia, you will experience the charming city saturated with art and culture true to the essence of Spain. At a place where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea, you would have arrived at Valencia Nord Station. There are three ways of reaching the city centre Ciutat Vella - La Seu-Xerea from the train station. You can catch a bus directly from the train station as it is directly linked to the Valencia Metro. Buses leave the station frequently and tickets are cost-effective. The next option to make the short journey is by taxi. This is a good option for those on a tight schedule or those travelling with larger amounts of luggage. Alternatively, you might want to stretch your legs after your train ride and complete this leg of your journey on foot. There are some beautiful attractions to explore, such as the Plaza de Toros de Valencia and the architectural marvel of Estacio del Nord.