How to get to Ribera del Duero
Best ways to get to Ribera del Duero
Ribera del Duero is one of the most famous D.O. (Designation of Origin) wine regions in Spain (along with Rioja and Sherry). In this article, we will cover how to get to Ribera del Duero from Madrid, but also from different areas of Spain.
The Ribera del Duero wine region can be found along the Northern plateau of Spain, right in the middle of Rioja and Madrid. To travel from Madrid you will have to cover around 160km-200km to get to any one of Ribera del Duero´s wineries. The most important local areas for wine are Peñafie, Roa and Aranda del Duero. It is not difficult to travel to either of these areas by car or by bus, mainly because of the simple road layouts, although some rural wineries may be a little harder to find if they are located outside of these towns. If you want to taste at different wineries we recommend you book a hotel in Ribera del Duero. There are very interesting hotels in the area, some of which enjoy impressive views or are located in ancient buildings.
Is 1 day enough to enjoy Ribera del Duero?
One of the first questions you need to ask yourself is how much time to spend in Ribera del Duero. It’s a fantastic wine region in Spain, and if you enjoy visiting less crowded, more authentic areas of a country, it will surely be very rewarding. The main decision is whether one day is enough or if you prefer to spend more time. From our experience:
- One day in Ribera del Duero is enough if you want to see a few wineries of interest, enjoy the landscape, and discover its gastronomy.
- If you want to explore some of its towns, like Peñafiel, or stay at a hotel near the vineyards, it’s better to consider spending the night.
Something important to keep in mind if you want to visit wineries is that the distances between the different wineries—and between wineries and hotels—are long. Also, it’s common to encounter alcohol checkpoints by the Guardia Civil in the area. In Spain, tolerance for alcohol while driving is very low. If you’re going to visit wineries, make sure that the person driving does not drink.
If you want to spend just 1 day of your holiday in Ribera del Duero, the best way to enjoy it from Madrid is with a day tour. We propose 2 different group tours, both excellent and with great value for money (bearing in mind you are driven, with an expert guide, enjoy tastings at several wineries…) and several private tours for a more premium experience.
Ribera del Duero group tour from Madrid
Excellent value for money with this group tour to Ribera del Duero from Madrid. The tour offers a great way to enjoy and discover Ribera del Duero wine region. You will visit very interesting wineries, enjoy great wines and learn from a passionate expert guide. Departure from a central location in Madrid … Read More
Super Taster 4 – Group Ribera del Duero tasting tour
This fun group Ribera del Duero tasting tour is great for those seeking to taste many wines. A light tapas lunch is served at one of the 4 wineries included in the tour. With passionate guidance from expert tour guides, visitors will have the opportunity to explore some of the region’s wineries and sample up to 12 wines! Excellent value for money. Convenience is ensured with departure from a centrally located point in Madrid … Read More
Private tour – Segovia and Ribera del Duero from Madrid
This is a luxury wine and cultural private tour from Madrid. You will discover the amazing city of Segovia and the Ribera del Duero wine region. Relax and enjoy the company of one of our friendly guides while you discover the best Roman aqueduct in the world, enjoy a meal next to wine barrels, and explore a centuries-old wine cellar. This is a unique tour to Segovia and Ribera del Duero that you will not find on any other site and it is only available as a private tour … Read More
Castles of Ribera del Duero tasting tour
This is a private luxury guided wine tour of Ribera del Duero accompanied by a friendly wine expert. You can forget about the hassle of driving and be picked up from your accomodation in a top quality minivan. Enjoy 3 visits to the best wineries, including wine tastings of at least 6 high-quality wines and a high-quality lunch. … Read More
You can find a complete list with our Ribera del Duero tours in this link. Besides the group tours, you will find a wide selection of private tours and also ideas to combine Ribera del Duero and Rioja in a tour on 1 or more days.
Map - Most important villages and towns in Ribera del Duero
Practical information
The Duero Valley is a region defined by a climate of extremes- with ice in winter and sweltering heat mid-summer- which co-incidentally works very well for wine production. We recommend always paying attention at the weather since the area can be cooler than expected, specially at nights.
Given that you may be driving to the wineries, it is important to keep in mind the legal restrictions for drinking alcohol and driving. We recommend you join a tasting tour from Madrid to avoid drinking and driving.
At the wineries, you may use spittoons to not consume the alcohol being tasted, and allow you to take part in the wine tasting, but continue a safe driving journey afterward. If you would like an interesting itinerary for a road trip that includes Ribera del Duero, we suggest you have a look at this road trip from Madrid.
Bus services. Whilst getting to Ribera del Duero by bus is an option (to Peñafiel or Aranda de Duero) getting to a winery will turn out to be a different story if you want to use public buses. Wineries are spread all-over the area, outside of villages, and with no bus stops nearby in almost all cases. You will need to find the services of local taxi drivers to ensure you reach wineries. Book them well in advance since there are very few taxi drivers in the area.
How to get to Ribera del Duero from... Madrid
BY CAR:
Route (160 km)
Madrid – (FH* A1) – Aranda de Duero.
FH* = Free Highway- We recommend you stop at Buitrago de Lozoya for a coffee and to enjoy its Walls and castle tower.
BY BUS
Destination: Aranda de Duero.
Company: Alsa.
Trip duration: 1:30-2:00h.
One way from around 15€ Alsa. Wineries are not located in Aranda de Duero, and it may not be easy to reach them unless you hire a taxi driver locally.- BY TRAIN Unfortunately, there is no obvious option to get to Ribera del Duero from Madrid by train. Taking the train from Madrid to Valladolid is one possibility. You can arrive there by high-speed train on a pleasant and short journey of about one hour. However, once there, it is not easy to access Ribera del Duero, and it is necessary to use taxis or rent a car in order to visit wineries. The problem is the usual one when visiting wine regions: if you use a taxi service, between transfers and waiting times, you end up paying a higher price than if you had used a specialized wine tour. On the other hand, if you rent a vehicle, at least one person cannot drive.
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Ribera del Duero, Segovia, Salamanca & Ávila Private Tour
This private tour offers an unforgettable 3-day tour in which to discover the best old Castilla has to offer. You will discover the beautiful wine country of Ribera del Duero, enjoy the treasures of 3 of Spain´s most amazing cities: Sergovia, Avila, and Salamanca. All 3 cities were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Get ready to enjoy one of the world´s best-preserved Roman aqueducts, the fantastic walls of Avila and one of the world´s most beautiful squares in Salamanca. … Read More
How to get to Ribera del Duero from... Barcelona
Barcelona to Madrid via Rioja and Ribera del Duero
Probably the best way to travel from Barcelona to Madrid. This is a fantastic 3 day private vacation package to travel from Barcelona to Madrid. We have selected fantastic hotels, meals and amazing wineries. Travel in style with our luxury vehicles and relax and enjoy while you learn from our senior and friendly guides. This will be a highlight in your trip for sure! … Read More
Barcelona to Madrid road trip via wine country
Design a fantastic road trip in northern Spain from Bilbao to Sntiago de Compostela with this free itinerary planner that includes recommendations to discover the north of Spain by visiting elegant cities such as San Sebastian, Santander and Oviedo and small fishing villages, all with their traditional architecture. This road trip itinerary has been selected as one of Spain’s best holidays by The Times. Our team of local experts recommends top hotels, restaurants, hidden gems, and activities to enjoy … Read More
BY CAR:
Route 1 (583 km)
Barcelona –> (FH A-2 or TH* AP-2) –> Zaragoza –> (FH A-2) –> Ariza –> (FR* CL-116) –> Almazán –> (FR CL-116) –> El Burgo de Osma –> (FR N-122) –> Aranda de DueroTH* = Toll Highway
FR* = Free Road
Route 2 (578 km)
Barcelona –> (FH A-2 or TH* AP-2) –> Zaragoza –> (TH AP-68) –> Magallón –> (FR N-122) –> Tarazona –> (FR N-122) –> Soria –> (FR N-122) –> Aranda de Duero
BY BUS:
Destination: Aranda de Duero.
Company: Monbus.
Trip duration: 7:45-9:00hDestination: Peñafiel.
Company: Monbus.
Trip duration: 8:30-9:30h
Monbus
BY TRAIN
Barcelona –> Madrid
AVE-Fast Speed Train- 2:30h
http://www.renfe.com
Then take a bus from Madrid to Aranda de Duero.
How to get to Ribera del Duero from...Valencia
BY CAR:
Route (504 km)
Valencia –> (FH A-3) –> Madrid –> (FH A-1) –> Aranda de Duero
BY BUS
Valencia –> Madrid.
Company: Avanzabus.
Trip duration: 4:15h.
One way from 26.85€
AvanzabusMadrid –> Aranda de Duero.
Company: Alsa.
Trip duration: 1:30-2:00h.
One way from 12.19€
Alsa
BY TRAIN
Valencia –> Madrid
AVE-Fast Speed Train 1:45h
Then take a bus from Madrid to Aranda de Duero.
How to get to Ribera del Duero from... Bilbao
BY CAR
Route (237 km)
Bilbao –> (TH AP-68) –> Miranda de Ebro –> (TH AP-1) –> Burgos –> (FH A-1) –> Aranda de Duero
BY BUS
Bilbao –> Aranda de Duero.
Company: Alsa.
Trip duration: 3:15h.
One way from 18.79€
Alsa
How to get to Ribera del Duero from... San Sebastian
BY CAR
Route (306 km)
San Sebastián –> (FH A-1) –> Vitoria –> (FH A-1) –> Miranda de Ebro –> (TH AP-1) –> Burgos –> (FH A-1) –> Aranda de Duero
BY BUS
San Sebastián –> Aranda de Duero.
Company: Alsa.
Trip duration: 4:15h.
One way from 24.11€
Alsa
How to get to Ribera del Duero from... Santiago de Compostela
BY CAR
Route (499 km)
Santiago de Compostela –> (TH AP-53) –> Ourense –> (FH A-52) –> Benavente –> (FH A-6) –> Tordesillas –> (FH A-62) –> Valladolid –> (FR N-122) –> Peñafiel
BY BUS
Santiago de Compostela –> Valladolid.
Company: Alsa.
Trip duration: 8:30h.
One way from 35.11€
AlsaValladolid –> Peñafiel or Aranda de Duero.
Company: La Regional V.S.A.
Trip duration: 1h to Peñafiel / 1:30h to Aranda de Duero
BY TRAIN
Santiago de Compostela –> Valladolid (LD-MD)
Train Company: Renfe.
Trip duration 6:15-8:00h.
One way from 27.50€-31.50€
Renfe
Then take a bus from Valladolid to Peñafiel or Aranda de Duero.
How to get to Ribera del Duero from... Sevilla
BY CAR
Route (695 km)
Sevilla –> (FH A-66) –> Mérida –> (FH A-5) –> Madrid –> (FH A-1) –> Aranda de Duero
BY BUS
Sevilla –> Madrid.
Company: Socibus.
Trip duration: 6:30h.
One way from 24.85€
Madrid –> Peñafiel or Aranda de Duero.
BY TRAIN
Sevilla –> Madrid
AVE-Fast Speed Train Company: Renfe.
Trip duration 2:30h.
Then take a bus from Madrid to Peñafiel or Aranda de Duero.
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