- Must visit
Artium Museoa
Leading Basque contemporary art museum with works by major Spanish and international artists. Essential for modern culture in the city.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux to Vitoria-Gasteiz will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 6 buses that leave Bordeaux for Vitoria-Gasteiz on Mon, Aug 03, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 277 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Vitoria-Gasteiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $239 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 59m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A bus is $203 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $239 (€195).
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 59m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $113 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€62). The journey takes 5h 3m versus 3h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:59AM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:59AM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Vitoria-Gasteiz buses for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:30 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h30 | 4:00 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 4:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 4h10 | 8:10 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 4:45 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h45 | 10:30 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 6h35 | 12:45 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bordeaux to Vitoria-Gasteiz run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (277 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Vitoria-Gasteiz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vitoria-Gasteiz trip today.
Leading Basque contemporary art museum with works by major Spanish and international artists. Essential for modern culture in the city.
Natural sciences museum in a medieval tower. Strong on fossils, minerals, and local ecosystems, making it a rewarding family visit.
Archaeology museum covering Álava from prehistory to the Middle Ages. Excellent for understanding the region before exploring the old town.
Central square anchored by the city’s iconic monument and framed by elegant buildings. It is a natural meeting point and sightseeing stop.
The medieval old town climbs a hill through narrow streets and historic houses. It is the city’s essential area for walking and heritage.
Wetland park on the city’s green belt with birdlife, walkways, and an observatory. A standout example of Vitoria-Gasteiz sustainable planning.
Small open sandwich on bread, usually topped with local produce, seafood, or cured meats. Central to Basque bar culture and a must in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Traditional Basque black pudding made with onion and pork blood. In Álava it is prized for its soft texture and rich flavor.
Slow-cooked stew of white beans with chorizo, pork, and blood sausage. A hearty inland Basque dish common in cooler months.
Michelin-starred restaurant known for refined Basque tasting menus in an elegant setting near central Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Historic traditional restaurant and bar, famous for pintxos, local dishes, and a classic old-town atmosphere.
Well-regarded grill restaurant specializing in Basque meats and seasonal produce, with a polished but welcoming dining room.
Moderate for Spain: hotels and dining are often cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona, while local buses and casual meals stay reasonably priced for tourists.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis can be rounded up, and small change in cafes is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux 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.

Most Bordeaux to Vitoria-Gasteiz buses use the Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes to Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Vitoria-Gasteiz. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and Vitoria-Gasteiz bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km), Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for convenient cash withdrawal.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
Available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Elevators, ramps.
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
Available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Elevators, ramps.
Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Le Jean (in the station), Bistro du Quai (0.2 km), Le Petit Mignon (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean.
Available at Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean: Elevators, ramps.
Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station), Coffee Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses.
Available at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Vitoria-Gasteiz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Available at Vitoria-Gasteiz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vitoria-Gasteiz: Elevators, ramps.
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