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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 train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $265.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$47 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid costing on average $47.
A train is $230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid costing on average $265.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 4h 35m versus 3h 45m 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid
How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- Normal
11:15 AM 4h15 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 3:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
11:15 AM 4h15 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 3:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB105010:40 AM 1h05 Pamplona Airport 11:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $251 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
040567:17 AM 3h21 Vitoria-Gasteiz station 10:38 AM Madrid Chamartín $35 1 One-way 0 transfers- 04086
10:23 AM 3h28 Vitoria-Gasteiz station 1:51 PM Madrid Chamartín $38 1 One-way 0 transfers - 04176
6:34 PM 3h46 Vitoria-Gasteiz station 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:45 PM 4h25 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 10:10 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América $35 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
7:45 PM 4h45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 12:30 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América $35 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
10:30 AM 4h55 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 3:25 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
- IB430
9:15 AM 1h10 Bilbao Airport 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $255 1 One-way 0 transfers - IB440
9:35 PM 1h10 Bilbao Airport 10:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $255 1 One-way 0 transfers - IB434
1:35 PM 1h10 Bilbao Airport 2:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $255 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid costing on average $47.
A train is $230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid costing on average $265.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, AVE to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Volotea, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Alsa Supra to go to Madrid by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
- 19 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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