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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $179 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 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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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $137 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $179 (€145).
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal12:45 PM6h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:00 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal12:45 PM6h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:00 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
V737026:30 PM0h55Madrid Barajas Airport7:25 PMVitoria Airport$891One-way0 transfers
Other options
180092:55 PM5h55Madrid Príncipe Pío8:50 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station$451One-way0 transfers
180619:06 AM5h35Madrid Príncipe Pío2:41 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station$541One-way0 transfers
1806312:25 PM5h50Madrid Príncipe Pío6:15 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station$541One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal12:30 PM6h30Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América7:00 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses$421One-way1 transfer
Normal9:15 AM4h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1:30 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses$431One-way0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM4h30Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América1:30 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses$431One-way0 transfers
UX9073 · UX70294:00 PM28h10Madrid Barajas Airport8:10 PMBilbao Airport$2331One-way1 transfer
UX9048 · UX70073:00 PM27h30Madrid Barajas Airport6:30 PMBilbao Airport$2481One-way1 transfer
UX9057 · UX70077:15 PM23h15Madrid Barajas Airport6:30 PMBilbao Airport$3271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $137 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $179 (€145).
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Vitoria-Gasteiz as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Príncipe Pío 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 Volotea, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Volotea, Air Europa, Iberia.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros.
- 20 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
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