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Getting to Rioja

Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.

By Air

Vitoria (Foronda) (VIT)

40 minutes drive to Rioja

Airlines serving this airport:

RyanairVueling

Bilbao (BIO)

80 minutes drive to Rioja

Airlines serving this airport:

VuelingeasyJetIberiaLufthansa

By Train

Limited

Station

Logroño / Haro

From the Capital

3h30 from Madrid by train (with change in Zaragoza)

Car Rental

Recommended:Yes
Driving side:right

Essential for exploring both Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa; many modern architect-designed bodegas

Local Transport

Rideshare

Limited; use taxis in Logroño

Public Transit

Some buses between Logroño and Haro; very limited elsewhere

Bike Rental

Available

Driving Tips

  • 1

    Roads are well-maintained and easy to navigate

  • 2

    Wine-architect tourism route passes stunning modern bodegas

  • 3

    Haro and Logroño are both great bases

Region Location

Tours & Experiences in Rioja

Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide

Rioja Wine Tasting Tours

Half day – full dayExpert-led cellar tours

Guided tastings at top wineries in Rioja with an expert sommelier.

Rioja Food & Wine Experiences

2–4 hoursLocal produce & pairings

Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Rioja.

Rioja Winery Day Trips

Full daySmall-group, expert guide

Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Rioja.

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