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 $32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. 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 $32, while a flight costs an average of $347.

Distance: 267 miles (431 km)

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$347

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5h 18m

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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz

Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz is a bus with an average price of $32 (€27).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $32 (€27).

A bus is $315 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $347 (€291).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 18m.

Bus takes on average 7h 33m.

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 52m faster (4h 48m by train vs 5h 40m by car) and roughly $74 (€62) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 (€27) vs $105 (€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.

  • iryo06350+AlsaNormal
    2:12 PM8h33
    Barcelona Sants
    10:45 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    $531One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • iryo06350+AlsaNormal
    2:12 PM8h33
    Barcelona Sants
    10:45 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    $531One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • VuelingVY1420
    7:00 AM1h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:15 AMBilbao Airport
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe ALVIA00438+Renfe18021
    8:50 AM7h53
    Barcelona Sants
    4:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE03302+Renfe18021
    6:35 AM10h08
    Barcelona Sants
    4:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE03062+Renfe18021
    5:50 AM10h53
    Barcelona Sants
    4:43 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    11:30 AM7h35
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    7:05 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    3:00 PM7h45
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    10:45 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    11:00 PM8h00
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    6:00 AMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX6073 · UX7506
    6:45 PM14h50
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:35 AMBilbao Airport
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX6071 · UX7506
    3:30 PM18h05
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:35 AMBilbao Airport
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX6037 · UX7506
    11:55 AM21h40
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:35 AMBilbao Airport
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer

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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 $32 (€27).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $32 (€27).

A bus is $315 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $347 (€291).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 18m.

Bus takes on average 7h 33m.

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 31 flights per day.
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses 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 Volotea, Vueling, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train.
  • Travel with Alsa to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Volotea, Vueling, CitizenPlane.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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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