The average bus between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Álava takes 6h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Álava. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Álava. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Álava at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid, Avenida de América and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Álava? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Álava. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Álava station via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Álava bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Álava bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Álava is 269.7 km. The road distance is 393 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteiz every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m.