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Compare train and bus for Santander to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Vitoria-Gasteiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 35m.
Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 2h 20m versus 1h 50m 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 Santander to Vitoria-Gasteiz
How to get from Santander to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal3:00 PM2h40Santander, Estación de Autobuses5:40 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€131One-way0 transfers
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Normal3:00 PM2h40Santander, Estación de Autobuses5:40 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal3:00 PM2h40Santander, Estación de Autobuses5:40 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€131One-way0 transfers
Other options
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37218:05 AM2h54Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:59 AMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€151One-way1 transfer
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37145:00 PM2h55Santander, Estación de Autobuses7:55 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€151One-way1 transfer
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37147:30 AM2h55Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:25 AMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses€151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 35m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Vitoria-Gasteiz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Autobuses La Unión to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by bus.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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