What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs €26 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona (Station) and La Rioja?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja. However, there are services departing from Riera Blanca - Les Corts and arriving at Logroño via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona (Station) and La Rioja?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Logrono. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja?

The distance between Barcelona (Station) and La Rioja is 488 km. The road distance is 461 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €60 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja?

The train from Barcelona-Sants to Logrono takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja bus from?

Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja train from?

Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja?

The best way to get from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €26 - €650 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja bus arrive?

Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Logroño station.

Where does the Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja train arrive?

Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Logrono station.

Can I drive from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja.

Where can I stay near La Rioja?

There are 739+ hotels available in La Rioja.

Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja by train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Logronotrain Alv
4h 26m
€60–90
Fly to Logroño-Agoncillo Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Logroño-Agoncillo Airport (RJL)plane BCN - RJL
3h 57m
€27–608
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Logroñobus ALSA - Barna-Zam / ...
7h 50m
€43–68
Drive 461 km
1. Drive from Barcelona (Station) to La Riojacar 461 km
4h 31m
€76–109
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Logroño Bus Stationbus
6h 14m
€38–152
Fly to Pamplona Airport, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Pamplona Airport (PNA)plane BCN - PNA
2. Take the bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Logroño - Universidad/Seminariobus
5h 34m
€129–672
Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane BCN - VIT
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Geltokia/Estación to Logroño - Portalesbus
6h 35m
€35–137
Fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BCN - EAS
2. Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Logroño Estación de Autobusesbus
7h 24m
€60–221

Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja by bus

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Distance: 487.8 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Barcelona (Station), Spain and La Rioja, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Logrono once daily. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Logroño 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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How to get fromBarcelona (Station) to La Riojaby train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane

There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona (Station) to La Rioja by train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane

Train (Renfe)

Fly to Logroño-Agoncillo Airport

Bus

Drive 461 km

Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

Fly to Pamplona Airport, bus

Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus

Fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus