— How to get to Arriondas

How to get
to Arriondas.

Arriondas is in eastern central Asturias, 50 km from Oviedo and 75 km from Gijón. Well connected by car (A-8 and A-64), ALSA bus and Renfe train. Our shop is 50 metres on foot from the bus and train stations · door-to-door from Oviedo, Gijón or Llanes.

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— Distance by car

From the main
northern cities.

Km, estimated time and main routes from the most common origins of our customers. Without heavy traffic and respecting limits, of course.

  1. Oviedo
    52km distance
    50 min by car

    A-64 + N-634

  2. Gijón
    75km distance
    55 min by car

    A-8 + AS-114

  3. Santander
    160km distance
    1 h 55 min by car

    A-8

  4. Bilbao
    255km distance
    2 h 45 min by car

    A-8

  5. Madrid
    440km distance
    4 h 30 min by car

    A-6 + A-66 + A-64

— Transport options

Choose your
way to arrive.

By car

The most flexible option

52km from Oviedo
75km from Gijón
A-8 motorway

The most convenient way to reach Arriondas is by car on the A-8 (Cantabrian motorway) from Santander, Bilbao or Gijón, or on the A-64 + N-634 from Oviedo. Access is well signposted; the last section is on a secondary road (AS-114 or N-634) that crosses beautiful Asturian villages. Next to our offices we have private guarded parking with 300 spaces — also for motorhomes, free and with no restrictions.

  • A-8 motorway
  • A-64 direct from Oviedo
  • AS-114 from Gijón
  • Free parking
  • Total flexibility
  • No timetables
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How to get to Arriondas by car
— We're here

Find us in the
centre of Arriondas.

Very easy access from motorway, bus and train · 50 metres on foot from the bus and train stations, next to the Sella River.

Before setting off, book your spot · arrive whenever it suits you between 10:30 and 12:30.

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— Tips for your journey

Arrive easily,
without surprises.

Practical so that the journey to Arriondas is as comfortable as the descent itself.

  • Open hours · 10:30–12:30

    Since your booking is Premium, the timetable is open: arrive at our facilities whenever it suits you between 10:30 and 12:30, with no need to choose a specific time. We kit you out on arrival and you set off down the river as soon as you're ready.

  • High season · avoid bank holidays

    In July and August, especially at weekends, the A-8 can have heavy traffic towards Asturias. If you're coming from Madrid or Santander, leave early or consider arriving the previous afternoon.

  • Private parking · 300 spaces

    We have private guarded parking, free, with capacity for 300 cars and also for motorhomes. No worries — leave the car and we take care of the rest.

  • Bus · buy in advance

    In high season ALSA tickets sell out. Buy 1-2 days in advance online if you're coming by bus from Oviedo or Gijón, especially in August.

  • Train · check frequencies

    The Renfe Cercanías AM line has few daily services (3-4). Check outbound and return times before planning your day.

  • From Madrid · consider sleeping nearby

    If you're coming from Madrid, it's 4 h 30 by car. It may be more comfortable to spend the night before in Oviedo, Gijón or Cangas de Onís and head down the Sella fresh the next day.

— Plan your day

You know how to get here,
now organise the day.

How do I get to Arriondas from Oviedo?

From Oviedo it's about 52 km · 50 min by car on the A-64 and N-634. By bus with ALSA, ~20 daily services from Pepe Cosmen station (from €6, journey ~1 h 15 min, first bus 06:25 and last 22:15). By train Renfe Cercanías AM, ~1 h 50 min, with 3 services per day from €5.

And from Gijón?

From Gijón it's about 75 km · 55 min by car on the A-8 and AS-114. By ALSA bus there are 4 direct services per day, with a journey of ~1 h 06 min and prices from €7. Buy your tickets at alsa.com.

Is there parking at the office? Do you accept motorhomes?

Yes. We have private guarded parking with 300 spaces next to our reception offices in Arriondas, free and also suitable for motorhomes. You won't have any problem leaving your car while you do the descent — and the return transfer drops you off in the same place.

Do people come to the Sella descent without a car?

Lots of them. A significant share of our customers arrive by ALSA bus or Renfe Cercanías AM train from Oviedo or Gijón. Our shop is just 50 metres on foot from both the bus station and the train station of Arriondas — practically a door-to-door arrival. Leaving Oviedo by bus and starting the Sella descent without leaving the centre of Arriondas is perfectly feasible.

Until what time can we arrive?

Your booking is Premium · open hours. Arrive at our facilities whenever it suits you between 10:30 and 12:30, with no obligation to keep to a specific time — it's a Premium perk. We kit you out on arrival and you set off down the river as soon as you're ready. The Cantabrian Hydrographic Confederation rules that river closes at 18:00 · that's why we close arrivals at 12:30 (safe margin). Exceptions: the Saturday of the International Sella Descent has a single departure at a specific time · and if there's a storm or river conditions requiring entry with an instructor, we'll let you know in advance.

How far is it from Madrid?

Madrid is about 440 km · 4 h 30 min by car on the A-6 (to Benavente), A-66 (Ruta de la Plata) and A-64 (Oviedo → Arriondas). Many travellers prefer to sleep the night before in Asturias — Oviedo, Gijón or Cangas de Onís — so they can start the day of the descent fresh.

How many buses/trains are there per day between Oviedo and Arriondas?

ALSA: ~20 daily buses (approx. every 30 min). Renfe Cercanías AM: 3 trains per day. The bus is faster (~1 h 15 min) and more frequent; the train is more scenic (~1 h 50 min). Both stop in Arriondas, in the centre of town.

Can I leave backpacks or luggage before the descent?

Yes. At our offices you can leave small luggage or backpacks during the descent. When you return on our transfer, you'll have access to changing rooms with hot showers to change before continuing your day.

— The river awaits you

Your route to
the Sella descent.

You know how to get here. Choose your date, book your spot and enjoy Asturias. We'll see you in Arriondas.

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