HOW TO GET TO THERE

How to get to
Vitoria-Gasteiz for the Azkena Rock Festival

Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of rock, is an accessible and well-connected destination that offers several transportation options that will take you straight to the center of the music. Here is the definitive guide to get there without complications and enjoy an epic experience at the Azkena Rock Festival!

Transportation Options to Vitoria-Gasteiz

Trips will leave in the early afternoon, and the return is 30 minutes after the last band on the main stages. + More info

Getting to Vitoria-Gasteiz by car is an excellent option for those traveling from nearby cities. Head to Vitoria-Gasteiz and let yourself be driven to the Azkena Rock Festival for a dose of music and adrenaline.

  • From Madrid or San Sebastián: A-1 or AP-1
  • From Barcelona or Bilbao: A-68

USEFUL TIPS FOR YOUR TRIP:

  • Plan your route: Use Google Maps to get precise directions and make your journey easier.
  • Check traffic: Check road conditions or call 011 for real-time traffic updates.
  • Parking at the festival: Several parking lots are available near the Mendizabala venue.

VITORIA-GASTEIZ AIRPORT (VIT):
Vitoria-Gasteiz airport, also known as Foronda airport, is located 9 km from the city.
It has a bus service that connects the airport with the city center. More information about special buses to and from the airport.

The Radio Taxi service has the telephone number 945 27 35 00.

For information about flights you have the phone number: 945 16 35 91 and the web page.

BILBAO AIRPORT (BIO):

You can also fly to Bilbao airport, known as Loiu airport, which has very good connections to Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Flight information is available at the phone number: 905 505 505 505 and on the website.

It is very easy to get from Bilbao airport to Vitoria-Gasteiz. You can take the A3247 city bus (Bizkaibus company) that leaves you at the Bilbao Bus Station. More information about the special line to and from the airport.

Once at the Bilbao bus station, you have to buy a ticket for the bus that will take you to Vitoria-Gasteiz in about an hour. You can check the different options on the website of the operator La Unión.

Mapa del aeropuerto de Bilbao al ARF

All buses arrive at the station at Plaza de Euskaltzaindia. Its address is Plaza de Euskaltzaindia, s/n 01010, and its telephone number is 945 16 16 66. The bus companies operating in the city are: Alsa, Bilman Bus, Continental Auto, Eurobus, Alegría Hnos, Grupo Alsa-Enatcar, Grupo Arriaga, La Burundés SA, La unión, Pesa, Socitransa, Vivaza.

Once in Vitoria, you can get to the city center by cab or by streetcar on line T2.

To get to the festival site, city buses are the best option.

If you like to travel by train, coming to Vitoria-Gasteiz in this means of transport is very pleasant. Enjoy the landscapes of Alava while you approach the capital of Euskadi. The main destinations are Madrid, Barcelona, Asturias, Galicia, Burgos or Navarra. If you like to travel by train, coming to Vitoria by this means of transport is a great option. The station is connected to the rest of the city through the urban bus lines L3, L9 and L10, as well as the streetcar lines T1 and T2. It also has a cab rank, and if you want to go to the Mendizabala venue, it is a 20-minute walk. Get on the Renfe train and come and enjoy the Azkena Rock Festival! Click here to make your advance purchases and you can benefit from great discounts.

How to get to the Azkena Rock Festival Venue

There are two lines that connect the different points of the city with the festival site:

Lines BEI b and L8 connect the Vitoria-Gasteiz bus station with Mendizabala.

For the return trip after the festival, the Gautxori G3 night line offers stops at key points in the city, with a convenient stop at c/Castilla, 80, near the venue.

For a faster and more personalized departure, contact the Radio Taxi service at 945 27 35 00 to move comfortably to or from the festival.