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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
$11
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1h 47m
Average duration
1h 59m
Trains per day
7
Distance
77 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A train is $1 (€0.86) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
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, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz trains for today, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16000 | Delayed 4:20 AM 6:20 AMDonostia-San Sebastián | 2h00 | 6:20 AM 6:20 AMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
04086 | On time 8:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1h54 | 10:34 AM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
18012 | On time 11:01 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 2h04 | 1:05 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
00281 | On time 11:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 2h05 | 1:35 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
18014 | On time 1:55 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 2h04 | 3:59 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
04176 | On time 4:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1h47 | 6:32 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
16004 | Delayed 8:33 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1h59 | 8:32 PM 8:32 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, July 14 | |||||
04056 | 5:26 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1h49 | 7:15 AM Vitoria-Gasteiz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 9:15 PM |
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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 Donostia-San Sebastian 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz trains use the Donostia-San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteiz station pair. Use this guide to compare Donostia-San Sebastian and Vitoria-Gasteiz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Donostia-San Sebastián has practical services for this route, including Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Donostia-San Sebastián. Information desks are available at Donostia-San Sebastián.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Donostia-San Sebastián: WC.
Available at Donostia-San Sebastián: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Donostia-San Sebastián.
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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