How to get from Barcelona to Álava
A real 2-leg route: train, bus. Door to door 6h 31m, from €122.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Álava. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 31m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 436 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Barcelona to Álava: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → Miranda de Ebrotrain
Renfe·5h 19m - 2Miranda de Ebro → Vitoria AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·52m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Barcelona to Álava: train, bus
How the trip from Barcelona to Álava works
Start with a Renfe train from Barcelona to Miranda de Ebro, about 5h 19m. Transfer in Miranda de Ebro and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Álava (52 min). In total it's roughly €122 over 6h 31m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Álava
DepartureBarcelonaWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Barcelona to Álava
On this route you travel with Renfe, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Barcelona to Álava: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Álava?+−
The most useful route takes about 6h 31m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Álava from Barcelona?+−
About 436 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Álava cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €122. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Barcelona to Álava?+−
On this route you travel with Renfe, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Álava?+−
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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