How to get from Álava to Madrid
- 286 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Flight
€189
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Álava to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 286 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This route's first leg departs from San Sebastián Airport. Getting there from Álava is not included in the time or the price.
This fare comes from a search on October 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
286 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €189Checked Oct 8 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €53Reading date not recorded | 8h 50m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 9h 47m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€189Checked Oct 81h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€53Reading date not recorded8h 50m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Oct 99h 47m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Álava to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1San Sebastián Airport → Madrid–Barajasflight
Iberia·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
IberiaSan Sebastián Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →Regional connectionÁlava-Bilbao Airport, Bilbao Airport-Vitoria-Gasteiz, Bilbao Airport-TorrelavegaBook →
RenfeVitoria-Gasteiz-MadridBook →ALSATorrelavega-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with Iberia, Regional connection, Renfe, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Álava to Madrid works
Start with a IB flight from Hondarribia to Madrid, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €189 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Álava to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Álava to Madrid?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Madrid from Álava?
About 286 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Álava to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €52 to €189. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Álava to Madrid?
The most useful route we found connects: direct, 1h 10m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Álava to Madrid?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
Which operators run Álava to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Iberia, Regional connection, Renfe, ALSA.
What is the cheapest way to get from Álava to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Iberia
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 8 Oct 2026