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Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early years and artistic development in Barcelona. One of the city’s most visited museums.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 57 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 3 buses that leave Vitoria-Gasteiz for Barcelona on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 431 km distance in an average of 11 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 20 h 55 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train 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 $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 $48, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $130 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona costing on average $74 (€61).
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona costing on average $130 (€106).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $139 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $78 (€64). The journey takes 8h 35m versus 5h 33m 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 Alsa, 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 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:39PM | Duration 7h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
The table below shows live departures for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 20h55 | 5:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06171 | 10:35 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 10h07 | 8:42 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:35 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 8h45 | 7:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06201 | 10:35 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 13h04 | 11:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06021 | 10:35 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 7h38 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06201 | 5:00 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 6h39 | 11:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06201 | 5:40 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 5h59 | 11:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 267 miles (431 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 267 miles (431 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early years and artistic development in Barcelona. One of the city’s most visited museums.
Barcelona’s leading fine arts museum, especially strong in Romanesque murals, Gothic art, and Catalan modernism.
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, with paintings, sculptures, and strong views over the city from Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s best-known promenade, lively and crowded, linking Plaça de Catalunya with the old port.
Historic heart of Barcelona with medieval lanes, small squares, hidden courtyards, and many major monuments.
Elegant boulevard lined with luxury shops and landmark modernist buildings including Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. It is a signature Catalan staple served with many meals and tapas.
Roasted eggplant, red peppers, and onion dressed with olive oil. A classic Catalan vegetable dish with deep smoky flavor.
A Catalan salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives. It is especially associated with coastal Catalan cooking.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering highly creative contemporary cuisine by celebrated chefs in an elegant modern space.
Historic traditional restaurant in the Gothic Quarter known for classic Catalan dishes such as escudella, roast meats, and crema catalana.
Lively, established seafood and tapas spot near El Born, famous for market-fresh plates, shellfish, and a bustling counter atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are fair value, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
Official public transport app
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
All Vitoria-Gasteiz Barcelona buses are managed by the Alsa company. For this itinerary it operates with its Normal service, made up of a fleet of state-of-the-art coaches equipped with anatomical and reclining seats, WC, free wifi connection and touch screens with audiovisual content.
The average duration of direct buses Vitoria-Gasteiz Barcelona is 7 hours and 15 minutes. The buses that make 1 transfer in Zaragoza complete their journey in 7 hours and 15 minutes, in the case of the fastest. Other transfer routes have a duration of 7 hours and 35 minutes.
Every day 5 buses depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona, 4 direct buses and 1 bus with transfer in Zaragoza. This frequency is maintained on weekends. The Vitoria-Gasteiz Barcelona buses are scheduled at different times in the morning, afternoon and evening.
Vitoria-Gasteiz bus station : it is located in the Plaza de Euskaltzaindia, in the centre of the city. It is a modern building with car parking, bicycle parking, restaurant, cafeteria and slogan.
Barcelona Sants station and Barcelona Nord station: Barcelona Sants station is located in the district of Sants-Montjuic. Line 3 of the metro allows access from the station to the centre of Barcelona in 7 minutes. The Sants station building houses a car park, car rental offices, ATMs, lockers, cafeterias, restaurants and shops. For its part, Barcelona Nord station is located to the north of Barcelona, and from there you can access the centre of Barcelona via the city bus line 54 in 15 minutes. The facilities of this station include restaurant, waiting rooms, consignment service, free wifi connection and parking.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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