How to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $37.

Distance: 177 miles (285 km)

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$44

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$48

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$133

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3h 38m

Average total duration

3h 8m

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5h 7m

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from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid

How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    9:45 AM3h55
    Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    1:40 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Renfe ALVIA04176
    6:42 PM3h38
    Vitoria-Gasteiz station
    10:20 PMMadrid Chamartín
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX7158
    12:45 PM1h05
    Bilbao Airport
    1:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4061One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe INTERCITY04056
    6:52 AM3h15
    Vitoria-Gasteiz station
    10:07 AMMadrid Chamartín
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe ALVIA04086
    10:36 AM3h22
    Vitoria-Gasteiz station
    1:58 PMMadrid Chamartín
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe MD18010
    7:40 AM5h45
    Vitoria-Gasteiz station
    1:25 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío
    $551One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:30 AM4h45
    Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    3:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:30 AM4h55
    Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    3:25 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    11:15 AM4h00
    Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    3:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX7156
    8:20 AM1h10
    Bilbao Airport
    9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $3501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX7154
    4:50 PM1h05
    Bilbao Airport
    5:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $5861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX7160
    9:05 PM1h05
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $5861One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $44 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid costing on average $48 (€39).

A bus is $89 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid costing on average $133 (€106).

The fastest way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 8m.

Train takes on average 3h 41m.

The distance from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid is approximately 177 miles (285 km).
The average frequency per day from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid is:
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid:
  • Trains mostly depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station and arrive in Madrid Príncipe Pío.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus, Alava Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Volotea, Iberia, Air Europa to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Volotea, Iberia, Air Europa.
Omio customers who travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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