How to travel from Valencia to Guadalajara, Spain

The distance between Valencia and Guadalajara is around 358km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valencia to Guadalajara by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GuadalajaraValencia if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Valencia (VLC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the bus to Guadalajara.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Guadalajara.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Bus via Cuenca

Take the bus to Cuenca and then to Guadalajara.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Guadalajara.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance382km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valencia and Guadalajara

There are several options for getting from Valencia to Guadalajara by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Valencia and Guadalajara is around 358km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Valencia and Guadalajara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valencia to Guadalajara is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Valencia and Guadalajara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valencia and Guadalajara. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valencia to Guadalajara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe and Renfe Cercanias run train services between Valencia and Guadalajara. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valencia and Guadalajara. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valencia to Guadalajara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas T1 and Canillejas. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Avanza Grupo, ALSA, MonBus and Guadalbus run regular bus services between Valencia and Guadalajara. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valencia to Guadalajara. We recommend that you fly from Valencia (VLC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the bus to Guadalajara. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Guadalajara is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Guadalajara. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Valencia and Guadalajara. The distance is around 382km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valencia to Guadalajara is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valencia and Guadalajara

Transport options from Valencia to Guadalajara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 25m
€80($80)
every 2 hours386km (240 miles)
Train
2h 45m
€45($45)
every 3 hours446km (277 miles)
Bus via Cuenca + 1 similar
5h 15m
€37($37)
once a week358km (223 miles)
Bus5h 45m
€40($40)
every 20 mins449km (279 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€70($70)
on demand382km (237 miles)

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Airports near Guadalajara

The following major airports near Guadalajara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Guadalajara
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Guadalajara
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Guadalajara