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 Chamartín to Logronotrain Ic
4h 8m€55–85Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Logroño326.6 km
4h 12m€12–22Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Logroñobus ALSA - Ma-So-Lo / ...
4h 25m€25–55Fly to Logroño-Agoncillo Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Logroño-Agoncillo Airport (RJL)plane MAD - RJL
3h 55m€82–235Drive 324.9 km
- Drive from Madrid to Logroñocar 324.9 km
3h 33m€52–75Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus
4h 56m€42–177Fly to Pamplona Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Pamplona Airport (PNA)plane MAD - PNA
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Alfarobus
5h 16m€64–388
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 - €22 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to La Rioja is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €50 - €75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Logroño. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Logrono. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Madrid and La Rioja is 455 km. The road distance is 324.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to La Rioja without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €85.
The train from Madrid Chamartín to Logrono takes 4h 8m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Madrid to La Rioja bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to La Rioja train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to La Rioja is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €240 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and La Rioja, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Logrono 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Logroño every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Jimenez Movilidad also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Logroño-Agoncillo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–170
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Pamplona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Logrono
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Logroño
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Pamplona to Alfaro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Logroño
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Schedules at
- jimenezmovilidad.es
- 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
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Logroño
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to La Rioja bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Logroño 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 751+ 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.