The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 33 buses that leave Madrid for Vitoria-Gasteiz on Mon, May 18, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 285 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal · Normal2:45 PM6h25Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América9:10 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€261One-way1 transfer
Normal5:00 PM4h25Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América9:25 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€321One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal12:45 PM6h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:00 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€341One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal12:30 PM6h30Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América7:00 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€341One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal10:45 AM5h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3:45 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€341One-way1 transfer
Supra Economy9:15 PM3h50Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1:05 AMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€431One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy6:45 PM3h55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:40 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€431One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy3:15 PM4h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:15 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€431One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy8:15 AM4h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)12:15 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€431One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy9:00 PM4h05Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América1:05 AMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 285 km
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price | €145 Average price |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz buses for tomorrow, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06261+ Normal | 6:09 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h51 | 4:00 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06261+ Normal | 6:09 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h01 | 1:10 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h20 | 12:20 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h05 | 12:20 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 8:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h15 | 12:15 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h00 | 12:15 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h25 | 1:25 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h10 | 1:25 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06011+ Normal | 9:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h38 | 7:35 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06011+ Normal | 9:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h48 | 10:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06011+ Normal | 9:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 6h03 | 4:00 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h00 | 3:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h45 | 3:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06111+ Normal | 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h13 | 7:35 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06111+ Normal | 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h23 | 10:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06121+ Normal | 12:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h13 | 7:35 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06121+ Normal | 12:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h23 | 10:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h30 | 7:00 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h15 | 7:00 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h00 | 6:00 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h45 | 6:00 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06021+ Normal | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h03 | 10:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:45 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h25 | 9:10 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy | 3:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h15 | 7:15 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h00 | 7:15 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h30 | 8:30 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h15 | 8:30 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h25 | 9:25 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h10 | 9:25 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 6:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h10 | 10:40 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 6:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h55 | 10:40 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 9:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 4h05 | 1:05 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 9:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h50 | 1:05 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Buses from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €16 by train.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 285 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 285 km |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from Madrid to Vitoria-GasteizYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vitoria-Gasteiz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Coffee Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: L1, L2, L3 Train: C1
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