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Artium Museoa
The Basque Museum-Center of Contemporary Art, known for major modern and contemporary collections and rotating exhibitions in a central city location.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz without transferring at least once.
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00632Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $36.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $79 (€63).
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $168 (€136).
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
The journey is about 1h 11m faster (4h 29m by train vs 5h 40m by car) and roughly $29 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($79 (€63) vs $108 (€87)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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06060+ 18021 | Delayed 5:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h58 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03062+ 00632 | On time 5:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h32 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03062+ 18021 | Delayed 5:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h53 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03302+ 00632 | On time 6:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h47 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03302+ 18021 | Delayed 6:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h08 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
17501+ 00632 | 7:44 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h38 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
06080+ 00632 | On time 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h32 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
06080+ 18021 | Delayed 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h53 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03082+ 00632 | On time 8:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h22 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03082+ 18021 | Delayed 8:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h43 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03930+ 00632 | 8:30 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h52 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03940+ 18021 | Delayed 8:30 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h13 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03930+ 18021 | Delayed 8:30 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h13 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
06016+ 18021 | Delayed 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h58 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
00438+ 00632 | On time 8:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h32 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
00438+ 18021 | Delayed 8:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h53 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03092+ 00632 | On time 9:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h22 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03092+ 18021 | Delayed 9:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h43 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
00622+ 18021 | Delayed 9:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h38 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03304+ 00632 | On time 9:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h27 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03304+ 18021 | Delayed 9:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 6h48 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03112+ 00632 | On time 11:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h22 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03112+ 18021 | Delayed 11:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 5h43 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
06020+ 00632 | On time 11:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 6h57 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
06020+ 18021 | Delayed 11:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 5h18 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
03322+ 00632 | 12:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 6h22 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
09730+ 00632 | On time 12:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 5h32 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
06014+ 00632 | On time 1:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 5h02 | 6:22 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 267 miles (431 km) distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 267 miles (431 km) |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Vitoria-Gasteiz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vitoria-Gasteiz trip today.
The Basque Museum-Center of Contemporary Art, known for major modern and contemporary collections and rotating exhibitions in a central city location.
A combined museum complex housing the Archaeology Museum of Álava and the Fournier Playing Card Museum, making it one of the city’s most distinctive cultural stops.
Fine arts museum in the historic center with Basque, Spanish, and regional works in an elegant early-20th-century palace setting.
The medieval old town is the city’s essential walking area, full of historic streets, stone houses, small plazas, and many of Vitoria-Gasteiz’s key monuments.
A historic central park with romantic landscaping, mature trees, and a bandstand, offering one of the city’s most pleasant strolls.
The Green Belt is a network of parks and walking-cycling routes encircling the city, a flagship example of Vitoria-Gasteiz’s sustainability identity.
Small bar snacks served on bread or as bite-size creations, central to Basque social eating and especially popular in Vitoria-Gasteiz taverns.
Highly prized spring mushrooms from Álava, often prepared simply in revuelto or sautés, celebrated for their delicate aroma and local seasonal identity.
Soft scrambled eggs with local perretxiko mushrooms, a classic Álava seasonal dish that highlights one of the province's best-known ingredients.
Respected fine-dining restaurant with a long reputation for elegant Basque cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and polished service.
Historic restaurant in a landmark building, known for traditional Basque and Alavese cuisine with a refined yet classic atmosphere.
Well-known pintxos bar and restaurant, famous for creative Basque small plates and a lively central setting.
Moderate for Spain. Pintxos and set lunches are good value; hotels and fine dining cost more during peak periods.
Tipping is modest. Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; small change in bars and cafés is enough. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Vitoria-Gasteiz Railway Station -> Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, Vitoria-Gasteiz
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