What is the cheapest way to get from Álava to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Álava to Madrid is to bus via Logroño which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Álava to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Álava to Madrid is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Álava and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Álava to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Subillabide and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Álava and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Álava to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Vitoria/Gasteiz and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Álava to Madrid?

The distance between Álava and Madrid is 434 km. The road distance is 345.5 km.

How do I travel from Álava to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Álava to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €50 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Álava to Madrid?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Álava to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Álava to Madrid bus from?

Álava to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Where do I catch the Álava to Madrid train from?

Álava to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Vitoria/Gasteiz station.

Train or bus from Álava to Madrid?

The best way to get from Álava to Madrid is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Álava to Madrid bus arrive?

Álava to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where does the Álava to Madrid train arrive?

Álava to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Álava to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Álava to Madrid is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Álava to Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 7045+ hotels available in Madrid.

Álava to Madrid - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 10 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Álava to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
5h 9m
€51–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Alsa / ...
5h 29m
€31–50
Drive 345.5 km
1. Drive from Álava to Madridcar 345.5 km
3h 29m
€55–79
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobuses to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
5h 7m
€48–172
Bus via Logroño
1. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Epaitegiak/Juzgados to Logroño Estación de Autobusesbus L9
2. Take the bus from Logroño Estación de Autobuses to Madrid - Avenida de Américabus Pamplona
6h 26m
€32–60
Line 10 bus, train, bus to Pamplona Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Naciones Unidas / Mariturri to Pazbus
2. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Pamplonatrain
3. Take the bus from Estación RENFE to Avda. Conde Oliveto nº 7bus
4. Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PNA - MAD
5h 26m
€73–386
Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
5h 51m
€60–324

Álava to Madrid by bus, foot, and train (Renfe)

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Distance: 433.7 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Álava, Basque Country, Spain and Madrid, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Madrid Chamartín every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid, Avenida de América every 2 hours. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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