Not a bad experience at all, was a little late on arrival but still good. Was forced to put my hand luggage in the hold, which I didn't like, it contained cameras, but apart from that everything was good.
The bus broke down and made multiple stops to let people off at different destinations. We needed the bus to be on time, and because it wasn’t we missed the final train into our following destination. Busses break down, so that is understandable, but the time it took to have it replaced and the excessive stops weren’t acceptable.
When I was boarding the bus, the driver told me that I couldn't eat on the bus and tried to prevent me from bringing food onboard. But when I got on and the bus departed, there was a woman who started eating a peach and nobody was stopping her. I don't know if it's just that the driver didn't see her or that it was actually okay to eat onboard but that he was giving me a hard time. When we stopped for the break at a resting point, the driver asked everyone to get off board. There was no staying on the bus because he got off too and closed the doors. Though it seemed a bit strange to me, because I've taken the buses several times and getting off was always optional at these bus stops, I assumed it was because he also had to take a break and couldn't be responsible for the people (despite me being an adult) that stayed onboard while he was not present. When everyone got back from the resting stop, most people had some sort of food in their hands. Not only did they carry the food on board, they were also eating and I'm sure the driver saw as he was doing a head count before he departed. He didn't stop anyone. I still don't understand why he told me that eating is not allowed onboard while it was okay for everybody else. I doubt it's the types of food because when people came back from the resting stop, they had all sorts of food: sandwiches, chips, etc. It was confusing and unpleasant as the time I was on the bus was right during dinner time and this was the first time it happened to me in Spain after taking the bus (different lines and operators) in many cities.
first of all the departure point it wasn't clearly understandable and noone had info there was no info center in madrid T1 at all (i mean autores). secondly, a nice bus arrived and took us to the trip but then we stopped and we had to change the bus, the other wan was -1 comfort, no wifi, which must have bee provided by the ticket info, no AC, narrow seats and stinky smell (lack of the AC) FOR 5 HOURS!! the worst drive ever, only thing that was good was the stuff.
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How much does a bus ticket from Madrid to Valencia cost?
The average bus ticket price from Madrid to Valencia is $41. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Valencia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Madrid to Valencia?
The average travel time between Madrid and Valencia is around 4h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 30m.This is the time it takes to travel the 188 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Madrid and Valencia?
The number of buses from Madrid to Valencia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Madrid to Valencia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Madrid to Valencia?
When taking the bus from Madrid to Valencia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Grupo Samar, Renfe ALVIA, Grupo Samar.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Valencia?
Buses traveling between Madrid and Valencia leave from Estación Sur or Aeropuerto MAD T4 and arrive at Estacion Buses, Carrer de Bailèn, Airport (VLC).
What are the best sights and things to do in Valencia?
Once in Valencia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Silk Museum, Beach - Playa de la Malvarrosa, Plaza de la Reina and Plaza de la Virgen, San Nicolás Church, Central Market.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past departures.
Days before departure
-90
$36
-60
$35
-30
$36
-15
$46
-7
$46
-1
$45
Today
$34
Over the last 90 days, ticket prices from Madrid to Valencia vary and during peak season, ticket prices are around $47 while at other times, you can expect to pay around $34.
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