How to travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz

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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

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Cheapest

€39

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€145

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4h 11m

Average total duration

3h 41m

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3h 40m

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5h 20m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz

How to get from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Renfe MD35061
    9:06 AM5h35
    Madrid Príncipe Pío
    2:41 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Renfe MD35061
    9:06 AM5h35
    Madrid Príncipe Pío
    2:41 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX7157
    10:55 AM1h00
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:55 AMBilbao Airport
    1251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe MD18061
    9:06 AM5h35
    Madrid Príncipe Pío
    2:41 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station
    41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe MD18063
    12:25 PM5h50
    Madrid Príncipe Pío
    6:15 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station
    41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe MD35063
    12:25 PM5h50
    Madrid Príncipe Pío
    6:15 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station
    41One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    2:45 PM6h25
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    9:10 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    261One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    12:45 PM6h15
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    7:00 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    12:30 PM6h30
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    7:00 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX7161
    6:30 AM1h05
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:35 AMBilbao Airport
    491One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB429
    7:25 AM1h05
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:30 AMBilbao Airport
    761One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1051
    12:20 PM1h05
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    1:25 PMPamplona Airport
    1731One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz

Travel to Vitoria-Gasteiz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Vitoria-Gasteiz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz is a bus with an average price of €34.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average €39.

A bus is €110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average €145.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 40m.

Bus takes on average 3h 41m.

The Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz distance is approximately 285 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz is:
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Vitoria-Gasteiz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid Príncipe Pío and arrive in Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Volotea, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Volotea, Air Europa, Iberia.
  • 20 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz often also extend their vacation to go to Bilbao, Pamplona, Barcelona, Donostia-San Sebastian, Seville. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vitoria-Gasteiz and these popular destinations at a great price.
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