How to travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz

Omio 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 an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $106.

Distance: 267 miles (431 km)

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$106

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$68

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$102

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$109

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4h 30m

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6h 38m

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6h 8m

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5h 37m

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3h 37m

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5h 40m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Alsa

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Volotea

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz is a bus with an average price of $68 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz:

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $102 (€83).

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $106 (€86).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by train with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 6h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 10m faster (4h 30m by train vs 5h 40m by car) and roughly $3 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($106 (€86) vs $109 (€88)). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz

How to get from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    3:00 PM7h45
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    10:45 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    3:00 PM7h45
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    10:45 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • VoloteaV73700
    6:20 PM1h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    7:35 PMVitoria Airport
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • iryo06020+Renfe18021
    11:18 AM5h25
    Barcelona Sants
    4:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • iryo06012+Renfe18021
    8:45 AM7h58
    Barcelona Sants
    4:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • iryo06080+Renfe18021
    7:50 AM8h53
    Barcelona Sants
    4:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    7:00 AM9h00
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    4:00 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    7:00 AM12h35
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    7:35 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:30 AM8h05
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    7:35 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX6007 · UX7506
    8:40 AM4h10
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    12:50 PMBilbao Airport
    $1571One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1422
    9:40 AM1h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:55 AMBilbao Airport
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingIB5312
    9:40 AM1h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:55 AMBilbao Airport
    $2621One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz

Travel to Vitoria-Gasteiz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz is a bus with an average price of $68 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz:

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $102 (€83).

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $106 (€86).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by train with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 6h 38m.

The distance from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz is approximately 267 miles (431 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by bus.
  • Travel with Volotea, Vueling, Iberia to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, iryo to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Vueling, Iberia.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz often also extend their vacation to go to Bilbao, Madrid, Pamplona, Donostia-San Sebastian, Seville. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vitoria-Gasteiz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Vitoria-Gasteiz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Vitoria-Gasteiz, explore the local gastronomy at the Mercado de Abastos, attend a performance at the Teatro Principal Antzokia, and discover history at the Bibat Museum. Enjoy a walk through the Old Town, and participate in a wine tasting tour in the Rioja Alavesa region. Visit sights like the Cathedral of Santa María, Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, the Artium Museum, Salburua Wetlands, and the Anillo Verde for a complete experience.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Vitoria - Gasteiz, allowing time to visit its historic old town, enjoy the local cuisine, and explore nearby natural parks.
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