The cheapest and fastest buses from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
7 h 12 m
Average duration
9 h 10 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
It's difficult to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport without transferring at least once.
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061901:30 PM8h40Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses10:10 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$631One-way1 transfer
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061607:30 AM11h42Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses7:12 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$691One-way1 transfer
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060207:30 AM7h12Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses2:42 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$771One-way1 transfer
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060147:30 AM9h07Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$891One-way1 transfer
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060207:30 AM7h12Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses2:42 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$771One-way1 transfer
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061901:30 PM8h40Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses10:10 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$631One-way1 transfer
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060147:30 AM9h07Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$891One-way1 transfer
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061607:30 AM11h42Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses7:12 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$691One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $30.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $91 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $58 (€46).
A train is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $91 (€73).
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€46) compared to roughly $72 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 4h 8m versus 3h 29m 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.
Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:12PM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:52PM | Duration 9h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:52PM | Duration 6h12 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Live departures
Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport buses for today, Tuesday, May 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal+ 06014 | 7:30 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 9h07 | 4:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06160 | 7:30 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 11h42 | 7:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06020 | 7:30 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 7h12 | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06190 | 1:30 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 8h40 | 10:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport
Buses from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 12:15, the last at 20:15. The fastest bus covers the 170 miles (274 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 170 miles (274 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:15 PM |
Last bus 8:15 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas AirportYou can travel by bus between Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vitoria-Gasteiz station to Madrid Barajas Airport 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 Madrid Barajas Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
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