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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 bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz
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There are 2 options to travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz from Madrid is by taking a train, which costs on average $27 (€24).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€25) for the same trip.
Taking a train costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by train, which takes on average 3 h 12 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 50 min.
You should expect to travel around 176 miles (284 km) between Madrid and Vitoria-Gasteiz.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz is:
- 21 buses per day.
- 19 flights a day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Vitoria-Gasteiz from Madrid as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
- Buses most often depart from Madrid at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Vitoria-Gasteiz at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses.
- Trains mostly leave from Madrid Chamartín and tend to arrive in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
- You can travel to Vitoria-Gasteiz from Madrid by bus with Alsa or Alsa Supra. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $28 (€25) with Alsa from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz.
- You can take a flight from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz with Iberia. Cheap tickets can be found for $48 (€43) with Iberia from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz.
- You can travel by train to Vitoria-Gasteiz from Madrid with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe (13), Renfe Intercity, Renfe Regional Exprés, AVE, Ouigo or Renfe Viajeros, and you can find Renfe Intercity Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz tickets for $25 (€22) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz with the following travel companies:
- You can find 19 direct buses per day to Vitoria-Gasteiz with Alsa or Alsa Supra.
- You'll find 8 direct flights a day to Vitoria-Gasteiz with.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to Vitoria-Gasteiz with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe (13), Renfe Intercity or Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services to Vitoria-Gasteiz tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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