How to get to Ribera del Duero from...
Ribera del Duero is one of most famous D.O. (Designation of Origin) wine regions in Spain (along with Rioja and Sherry).
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.
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.
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 afterwards. 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.
How to get to Ribera del Duero from... Madrid
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BY CAR:
Route (160 km)
Madrid – (FH* A1) – Aranda de Duero.
FH* = Free Highway
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BY BUS
Destination: Aranda de Duero.
Company: Alsa.
Trip duration: 1:30-2:00h.
One way from 12.19€
Alsa
How to get to Ribera del Duero from... Barcelona
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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
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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
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BY BUS:
Destination: Aranda de Duero.
Company: Monbus.
Trip duration: 7:45-9:00h -
Destination: Peñafiel.
Company: Monbus.
Trip duration: 8:30-9:30h
Monbus
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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
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BY CAR:
Route (504 km)
Valencia –> (FH A-3) –> Madrid –> (FH A-1) –> Aranda de Duero
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BY BUS
Valencia –> Madrid.
Company: Avanzabus.
Trip duration: 4:15h.
One way from 26.85€
Avanzabus -
Madrid –> Aranda de Duero.
Company: Alsa.
Trip duration: 1:30-2:00h.
One way from 12.19€
Alsa
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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
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BY CAR
Route (237 km)
Bilbao –> (TH AP-68) –> Miranda de Ebro –> (TH AP-1) –> Burgos –> (FH A-1) –> Aranda de Duero
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BY BUS
Santiago de Compostela –> Valladolid.
Company: Alsa.
Trip duration: 8:30h.
One way from 35.11€
Alsa -
Valladolid –> Peñafiel or Aranda de Duero.
Company: La Regional V.S.A.
Trip duration: 1h to Peñafiel / 1:30h to Aranda de Duero
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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
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BY CAR
Route (695 km)
Sevilla –> (FH A-66) –> Mérida –> (FH A-5) –> Madrid –> (FH A-1) –> Aranda de Duero
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BY BUS
Sevilla –> Madrid.
Company: Socibus.
Trip duration: 6:30h.
One way from 24.85€
Madrid –> Peñafiel or Aranda de Duero.
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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.
Wine and Spa Getaway in Ribera del Duero
Accommodation in a 4 star hotel set in an ancient convent with castle views. Hotel Convento de las Claras offers a spa circuit at the hotel. A perfect option to relax and discover Ribera´s wines, gastronomy and rich culture
Hotel & Spa Arzuaga - Wine hotel in Ribera del Duero
Hotel & Spa Arzuaga is a 5 start wine hotel in Ribera del Duero. Located next to the vineyards of the winery, hotel Arzuaga also features one of the best spa centres in the region. One of the best hotels to enjoy Ribera del Duero wine country, relax, and discover local gastronomy at the hotel´s restaurant
