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Compare train and bus for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 431 km
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price |
18h 57m Average total duration 18h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona.

You can get between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Barcelona 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €20 compared to other travel options to Barcelona:
A train is €18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona costing on average €38.
Taking a train costs €8 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €28.
The quickest way to travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Barcelona is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 6 h 50 min of travel time.
Getting to Barcelona by train takes 5 h 9 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 431 km from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona.
The average frequency per day from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona is:
- 7 coaches per day.
- 25 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Barcelona from Vitoria-Gasteiz as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona:
- Most travellers board their coach from Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
- Most travellers board their train from Vitoria-Gasteiz and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona:
- You can go to Barcelona from Vitoria-Gasteiz by coach with Alsa. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €38 with Alsa from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona on Omio.
- You can travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Barcelona by flight with Vueling Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €28 with Vueling Airlines from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona.
- You can go to Barcelona from Vitoria-Gasteiz by train with Renfe ALVIA. You'll see cheap train tickets for €20 with Renfe ALVIA from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 3 direct coaches a day to Barcelona with Alsa.
- You can find 11 direct flights per day to Barcelona with.
- You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Barcelona with Renfe ALVIA.
Direct services to Barcelona tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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