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Museo de La Rioja
Regional museum in a historic palace with archaeology, fine arts, and objects explaining La Rioja’s history and culture.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Logroño is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Logroño will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid for Logroño on Sat, Jul 11, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct buses cover the 251 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Logroño among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $177 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Logroño:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Logroño costing on average $42 (€35).
A bus is $147 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Logroño costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Logroño take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Autobuses Pamplona Madrid | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Autobuses Pamplona Madrid | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Autobuses Pamplona Madrid | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Autobuses Pamplona Madrid | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Autobuses Pamplona Madrid | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Autobuses Pamplona Madrid | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Autobuses Pamplona Madrid | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Autobuses Pamplona Madrid | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Autobuses Pamplona Madrid | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Logroño buses for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 12:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h00 | 4:00 PM Logroño, Nueva Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h00 | 7:00 PM Logroño, Nueva Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h45 | 7:00 PM Logroño, Nueva Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h25 | 11:55 PM Logroño, Nueva Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h10 | 11:55 PM Logroño, Nueva Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Madrid to Logroño run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by train.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 155 miles (251 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 155 miles (251 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Logroño — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Logroño trip today.
Regional museum in a historic palace with archaeology, fine arts, and objects explaining La Rioja’s history and culture.
Science center with interactive exhibitions in a restored former slaughterhouse by the Ebro, popular with families and curious visitors.
Museum-style interpretation center focused on Rioja wine culture, heritage, and the region’s social history in the old town.
Elegant central street lined with arcades and historic buildings, ideal for walking between major sights in the old town.
The city’s classic promenade and social meeting place, shaded and central, with statues, gardens, and civic buildings nearby.
Historic center with medieval streets, churches, plazas, and Camino atmosphere, best explored on foot.
A classic Rioja stew of potatoes simmered with chorizo and paprika. It is one of the region's most emblematic comfort dishes.
Small lamb chops grilled over vine cuttings, giving a smoky flavor closely tied to Rioja wine country traditions.
Peppers stuffed with meat, fish, or seafood, often served in sauce. They are common in Rioja and nearby Ebro valley cooking.
A renowned fine-dining restaurant near Logroño known for refined Rioja cuisine, strong ties to local produce, and an elegant atmosphere.
An iconic casual bar on Calle Laurel, famous for its mushroom pincho and lively tapas-bar experience that defines Logroño eating culture.
A well-known contemporary restaurant by chef Francis Paniego, popular for creative tapas, seasonal dishes, and a stylish central setting.
Generally affordable for Spain. Tapas and wine are good value, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change in bars is enough. Taxis are usually rounded up; tipping is not expected elsewhere.
Official public transport app
Logroño, Estación de Autobuses -> Logroño City Center
Bus company Alsa operates buses from Spain's capital city Madrid to Logrono numerous times a day, every day of the week. The majority of buses cover the 194-mile journey with a travel time between 3 hours and 45 minutes and 6 hours. Buses operate frequently across weekdays and weekends, but the available times shift slightly to accommodate business and vacation travel, with later bus options on Friday and Sunday nights, and earlier buses on weekday mornings.
Spanish bus company Alsa operates buses from Madrid to Logrono exclusively. Alsa offers wifi onboard their Supra of Premium classes, as well as stops at service stations en route.
The majority of buses along this route take between 3 hours and 45 minutes and 6 hours, although the indirect bus journeys can take up to 22 hours and 30 minutes because of stopover time in Soria, which passengers can choose longer waits to explore the city.
There are many buses from Madrid to Logrono each day, typically well over 30 on both weekdays and weekends. The majority of buses traveling between the two Spanish cities depart in the afternoon and evening. There options for overnight services that depart at 1:15 a.m. The latest bus to depart is on Sundays, at 9:30 p.m., and takes 4 hours to reach Logrono directly. On weekdays, this shifts slightly earlier, with the last bus departing at 7:45 p.m.
Departure station: Buses depart from one of two Madrid stations: Madrid's Barajas Airport, or Madrid Avenida de America. Madrid Barajas Airport is a 20 to 30 minute Metro ride away from central Madrid, and there are stations at each of Barajas Airport's Terminals. Avenida de America is in the northeast of Madrid and passengers traveling from Avenida de America to Madrid's city center can catch a train from its metro station.
Arrival station: Buses arrive at La Estacion de Autobuses in Logrono, which is a quarter of a mile, a mere 5 minute walk, from central Logrono.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Logroño by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Logroño, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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