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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Madrid to Álava

Cheapest
3 h 26 min
Car
347 km.
from $19
Other
5 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
280 km.
from $75.18
5 h 47 min
Bus, Train
280 km.
from $125.64

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$173.91

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$239.13
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Pamplona
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$271.74

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Vitoria/Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$48.91
Train from Pamplona to Vitoria/Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$43.48
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22

Jimenez Movilidad

Phone:
+34 900 202 777
Email:
Website:
jimenezmovilidad.es/
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Haro
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$29.35

Autobuses La Union

Phone:
+34 94 476 50 07
Website:
autobuseslaunion.com/en
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.61

Autobús Comarca de Pamplona

Phone:
+34 948 38 28 37
Website:
infotuc.es/index.php/es/
Bus from Avda. Conde Oliveto nº 4 to Estación
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.43

Tuvisa-EuskoTran

Phone:
+34 945 16 16 16
Email:
Website:
vitoria-gasteiz.org/we001/was/we001Action.do?accionWe001=ficha&accion=home
Bus from Catedral to Mariturri
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.14–$1.25

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Álava is to bus via Haro which costs $20.65 - $35.87 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Álava is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Álava?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Álava. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Subillabide via Vitoria/Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Madrid to Álava?

The distance between Madrid and Álava is 423 km. The road distance is 346.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Álava without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $36.96 - $50 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Madrid to Álava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Álava bus from?

Madrid to Álava bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Álava?

The best way to get from Madrid to Álava is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $36.96 - $50 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $48.91 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Madrid to Álava bus arrive?

Madrid to Álava bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Álava?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Álava is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Madrid to Álava.

Where can I stay near Álava?

There are 121+ hotels available in Álava. Prices start at $37.22 per night.
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