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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 an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. 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 bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $114 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 2h 22m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid costing on average $47.
A bus is $68 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid costing on average $114.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 4h 16m 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.
- Normal9:45 AM3h55Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses1:40 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:45 AM3h55Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses1:40 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX71609:05 PM1h00Bilbao Airport10:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1391One-way0 transfers
Other options
180144:01 PM5h41Vitoria-Gasteiz station9:42 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío$531One-way0 transfers- 180107:40 AM5h45Vitoria-Gasteiz station1:25 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío$531One-way0 transfers
- 180121:07 PM5h48Vitoria-Gasteiz station6:55 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío$531One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:15 AM4h00Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses3:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$421One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:45 PM4h00Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses9:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$421One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:00 PM4h00Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses7:00 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$421One-way0 transfers
IB4409:35 PM1h10Bilbao Airport10:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$861One-way0 transfers- IB10569:55 PM1h05Pamplona Airport11:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$991One-way0 transfers
- UX71544:50 PM1h05Bilbao Airport5:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid costing on average $47.
A bus is $68 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid costing on average $114.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
- 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 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 Príncipe Pío.
- Buses mostly depart from Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus 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, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
- 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.
- 7 direct flights per day with Volotea, Air Europa, Iberia.
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