The cheapest trains from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid will cost around $ 65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 52.
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The fastest trains from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid
Fastest Journey
3 h 49 m
Average
4 h 46 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
285 km
Of the 9 trains that leave Vitoria-Gasteiz for Madrid every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 285 km distance in an average of 4 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 2 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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Train Information to Madrid from Vitoria-Gasteiz
 | Distance | 176 miles (284 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 49 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $50 (€40) |
 | Train frequency | 4 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Renfe |
Trains from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid cover the 176 miles (284 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 49 min with our travel partners like Renfe. Normally, there are 4 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $43 (€35), but the average price of train tickets is $50 (€40). Travelers depart most frequently from Vitoria-Gasteiz and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha.
Train companies
Renfe trains from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid
Renfe trains will get you between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid from $43 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Renfe trains from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid are available on Omio for as little as $43 (€35). Renfe is Spain’s national train provider offering domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. When traveling on a Renfe train between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid, you can expect to travel 176 miles (284 km). Check Renfe’s train schedules and tickets for the Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid route and find the best option for you.
Renfe is known for its range of train ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Promo, Promo+ and Flexible tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio.
Renfe has a wide range of train types with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. These train types include AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter trains and Trenhotel night trains.
When you buy your Renfe train tickets between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid don't forget to keep the following COVID-19 related policies in mind:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- Renfe has applied temporary travel conditions for ticket holders that can no longer justify their travel or don’t wish to travel with AVE, Large Distancia, Avant or Media services for trips between 29th of October and 8th of May 2021
- Travellers may choose to get a full refund, free of charge, or be provided with a new ticket for another date free of charge.
- Passengers traveling international routes (Renfe–SNCF) can cancel their ticket free of charge until August 29th, 2021 if it’s requested three days before the departure date.
Trains from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid
Half of the train journeys in Vitoria-Madrid run on high-speed tracks, which means that the duration of the journey can be significantly reduced. Trains run at intervals of 60 minutes to 2.5 hours throughout the day and cover this route in less than 4 hours. During the trip passengers can enjoy onboard movies and music stations available in each seat.
What trains go from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid?
The fleet of Renfe MD (Medium Distance) and Renfe Alvia (Long Distance) cover this route daily. Its Vitoria-Gasteiz Madrid trains operate on conventional gauge tracks as well as high-speed sections, where they run at 250 km/h. Alvia passengers can travel free on commuter trains, presenting their original ticket at ticket offices or exchanging it at vending machines.
How long does the train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid take?
All Vitoria-Gasteiz Madrid trains are direct. The shortest routes last an average of 4 hours and are run by Alvia trains. The longest journeys are operated by the Medium Distance fleet and take less than 6 hours.
How many trains are there from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid?
From Monday to Friday there are 6 daily trains between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid. On Saturdays their frequency is reduced to 5 connections a day, while on Sundays there are 6 daily links between the two cities. Depending on the type of train, intermediate stops are made at the stations of Miranda de Ebro, Valladolid, Burgos, Segovia, Palencia and Ávila, among others.
Where do the trains from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid depart from and arrive at?
Vitoria-Gasteiz Station: is located in the square of the Station and a short distance from the bus station. The railway enclosure communicates with other urban areas by means of buses L3, L9 and L10, and trams T1 and T2. Its interior houses a bar, lockers, restrooms, luggage carts, information signs and assistance services for people with reduced mobility.
Madrid-Chamartín station: is located in Agustín de Foxa street and has an endless number of shops, cafeterias, luggage lockers, motorbike and car rental counters, hotels and pharmacies. Buses L10, 80 and 5, as well as metro lines 10 and 1, connect its premises with other areas of Madrid. Renfe Cercanias lines C1 and C10 connect the station with Madrid airport in just 10 minutes.
Travel Tips
Omio customers book a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha most frequently for this route.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this route, Vitoria-Gasteiz, located approximately 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the city center of Vitoria-Gasteiz. The most popular arrival train station in Madrid, called Madrid-Puerta de Atocha, is located around 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from its city center.
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