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Artium Museoa
Contemporary art museum with a strong Basque and Spanish collection, widely regarded as the city’s flagship museum.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
6 h 17 m
Average duration
8 h 19 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ourense 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 Ourense to Vitoria-Gasteiz will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 12 trains that leave Ourense for Vitoria-Gasteiz on Sun, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 427 km distance in an average of 8 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 17 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 9 h 28 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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04167Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ourense to Vitoria-Gasteiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $202 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ourense to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ourense to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $58 (€47).
A train is $154 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ourense to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $202 (€167).
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ourense to Vitoria-Gasteiz trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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00621 | Delayed 7:25 AM 9:25 AMOurense-Empalme | 7h54 | 3:19 PM 3:19 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
04494+ 04167 | Delayed 11:27 AM Ourense-Empalme | 9h28 | 6:55 PM 6:55 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
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04114+ 18063 | 6:58 AM Ourense-Empalme | 11h17 | 6:15 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
04114 · 04167 | 6:58 AM Ourense-Empalme | 13h57 | 8:55 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
04114+ 04257 | 6:58 AM Ourense-Empalme | 10h46 | 5:44 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
04364+ 18063 | 8:20 AM Ourense-Empalme | 9h55 | 6:15 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
04364+ 04257 | 8:20 AM Ourense-Empalme | 9h24 | 5:44 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
04364+ 04167 | 8:20 AM Ourense-Empalme | 12h35 | 8:55 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ourense to Vitoria-Gasteiz run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 16:12. The fastest train covers the 265 miles (427 km) distance in 6h 56m.
Distance 265 miles (427 km) |
Average train duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 56m |
First train 6:24 AM |
Last train 4:12 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.
Contemporary art museum with a strong Basque and Spanish collection, widely regarded as the city’s flagship museum.
Fine arts museum in a historic mansion, known for Basque art and regional collections in an elegant setting.
Specialized museum combining archaeology and the famous Fournier playing card collection; one of the city’s most distinctive cultural visits.
The atmospheric medieval old town, known for its hilltop streets, heritage buildings, and lively local character.
The Green Belt encircling the city with parks and trails, one of Vitoria-Gasteiz’s signature urban-nature experiences.
Wetland park in the Green Belt, famous for birdlife, boardwalks, and photogenic landscapes often shared on social media.
Basque bar snacks served on bread or as small bites, central to local eating culture in Vitoria-Gasteiz old-town bars.
Highly prized spring wild mushrooms from Álava, often prepared scrambled with eggs or lightly sautéed, and strongly linked to local seasonal cuisine.
Potato stew with chorizo and paprika, widely eaten in Álava due to the close culinary ties with neighboring Rioja.
Well-regarded restaurant known for refined seasonal tasting menus rooted in Basque produce, with a calm and contemporary setting.
Prestigious fine-dining restaurant with a long-standing reputation for elegant Basque cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and polished service.
One of Vitoria-Gasteiz's best-known pintxos bars, famous for creative Basque small plates and a lively central atmosphere.
Generally moderate by Spanish city standards. Pintxos and lunch menus are good value; hotels cost more during busy events.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Small change in cafés is enough; taxis usually rounded up.
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Vitoria-Gasteiz Railway Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz -> Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, Vitoria-Gasteiz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ourense to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train. 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 train, 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 Ourense to Vitoria-Gasteiz trains use the Ourense to Vitoria-Gasteiz station pair. Use this guide to compare Ourense and Vitoria-Gasteiz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ourense is 2 km from Ourense city centre. Public transport options include:
Ourense has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante Sanmiguel, Restaurante Nova
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ourense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ourense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ourense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ourense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ourense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Ourense, Hotel Francisco II, Hotel Princess.
Vitoria-Gasteiz is 2 km from Vitoria-Gasteiz city centre. Public transport options include:
Vitoria-Gasteiz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante El Portalón, Restaurante Zabala
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Vitoria-Gasteiz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vitoria-Gasteiz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vitoria-Gasteiz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vitoria-Gasteiz: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vitoria-Gasteiz: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Canciller Ayala Vitoria, Hotel Silken Ciudad de Vitoria, AC Hotel General Álava.
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