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Compare train and bus for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 8m. 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 €33, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 285 km
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid 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 Madrid
Travel to Madrid 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 Madrid.

There are 3 ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid: coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Madrid from Vitoria-Gasteiz is a train with an average price of €4.
This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid:
A train is €20 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €24 from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid.
A train is less than a flight with an average ticket price of from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid.
The fastest way from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Madrid that take longer:
Coach takes on average 4 h.
You should expect to travel around 284 km from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid is:
- Around 21 coaches per day.
- 17 flights a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Madrid 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 for travellers from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid:
- Coaches mostly leave from Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses and tend to arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Trains mostly depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid:
- You can travel by coach to Madrid from Vitoria-Gasteiz with Alsa or Alsa Supra, and you can find Alsa Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid tickets for €24 on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid with Air Europa. Cheap tickets can be found for €74 with Air Europa from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid.
- You can take a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13) or Renfe Regional Exprés. Cheap tickets can be found for €4 with Renfe Regional Exprés from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with Alsa or Alsa Supra 21 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flight available with 8 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity or Renfe (13) 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid.
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