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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $258.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $258 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $44.
A train is $219 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $258.
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz
How to get from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 04187+
042576:55 AM11h02Madrid Chamartín5:57 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 04187+042576:55 AM11h02Madrid Chamartín5:57 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UX715710:55 AM1h00Madrid Barajas Airport11:55 AMBilbao Airport$1901One-way0 transfers
Other options
05763+042579:25 AM8h32Madrid Chamartín5:57 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station$491One-way1 transfer- 04187+
180616:55 AM7h42Madrid Chamartín2:37 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station$511One-way1 transfer - 04687 · 042578:40 AM9h17Madrid Chamartín5:57 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station$511One-way1 transfer
- Normal8:30 PM4h05Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América12:35 AMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses$411One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:15 PM4h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:30 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses$411One-way0 transfers
- Normal2:15 PM4h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:30 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses$411One-way0 transfers
IB4297:25 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:30 AMBilbao Airport$901One-way0 transfers- UX71616:30 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport7:35 AMBilbao Airport$1261One-way0 transfers
- IB109911:40 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport12:45 PMBilbao Airport$2201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $44.
A train is $219 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $258.
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Vitoria-Gasteiz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe, AVE to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by bus.
- Travel with Volotea, Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Royal Air Maroc to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by flight.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD.
- 19 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
- 7 direct flights per day with Volotea, Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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