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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
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$75 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona costing on average $131 (€106).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona
How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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061117:30 AM7h09Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses2:39 PMBarcelona Sants$461One-way1 transfer
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061117:30 AM7h09Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses2:39 PMBarcelona Sants$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY14251:20 PM1h10Bilbao Airport2:30 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
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062015:40 PM5h59Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses11:39 PMBarcelona Sants$481One-way1 transfer
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062011:30 PM10h09Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses11:39 PMBarcelona Sants$481One-way1 transfer
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061711:30 PM7h12Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses8:42 PMBarcelona Sants$491One-way1 transfer
VY14292:20 PM1h10Bilbao Airport3:30 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1391One-way0 transfers
VY14237:00 AM1h10Bilbao Airport8:10 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1721One-way0 transfers
IB53151:20 PM1h10Bilbao Airport2:30 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1801One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona costing on average $131 (€106).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Alava Bus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Volotea, Vueling to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 10 direct flights per day with Volotea, Vueling.
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