There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to La Rioja by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to LogronoAlv
3h 26m€30–80Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Logroño325.8 km
4h 12m€12–21Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Logroño Bus StationMadrid to Pamplona through Logroño / ...
4h€21–40Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)MAD - BIO
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Haro
5h 5m€39–158Drive 325.1 km
- Drive from Madrid to Logroño325.1 km
3h 33m€51–74Fly to Logroño-Agoncillo Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Logroño-Agoncillo Airport (RJL)MAD - RJL
3h 48m€79–176Fly to Pamplona Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Pamplona Airport (PNA)MAD - PNA
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Alfaro
5h 8m€47–343
Madrid to La Rioja by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to La Rioja is to rideshare which costs €12 - €21 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to La Rioja is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €30 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Logroño Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Logrono. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Madrid and La Rioja is 429 km. The road distance is 325.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to La Rioja without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €30 - €80.
The train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Logrono takes 3h 26m including transfers and departs once daily.
Madrid to La Rioja bus services, operated by Jimenez Movilidad, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to La Rioja train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to La Rioja is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €180 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and La Rioja, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Logrono once daily. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, Jimenez Movilidad operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Logroño Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 4h. ALSA also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Logroño-Agoncillo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–170
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Pamplona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–330
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Logrono
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Logroño Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://jimenezmovilidad.es/
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Logroño Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Pamplona to Alfaro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–8
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- alavabus@araba.eus
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://alavabus.eus/es/inicio
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Logroño
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to La Rioja bus services, operated by Jimenez Movilidad, arrive at Logroño Bus Station.
Madrid to La Rioja train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Logrono station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to La Rioja is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Madrid to La Rioja.
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There are 722+ hotels available in La Rioja.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and La Rioja. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.