How to get from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 10m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 284 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €35, on Wed, Sep 9.
284 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €41Checked Sep 10 | 3h 46m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €35Reading date not recorded | 5h 10m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Sep 10 | 9h 20m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€41Checked Sep 103h 46m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€35Reading date not recorded5h 10m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Sep 109h 20m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Miranda de Ebrotrain
Renfe·3h 02m - 2Miranda de Ebro → Vitoria AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·52m
- 3Vitoria Airport → Vitoria-GasteizbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival


Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Renfe, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus, Air Europa, Regional connection, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Miranda de Ebro, about 3h 2m. Transfer in Miranda de Ebro and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Álava (52 min). Transfer in Álava and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Vitoria-Gasteiz (35 min). In total it's roughly €35 over 5h 10m, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz?
The most useful route takes about 5h 10m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Vitoria-Gasteiz from Madrid?
About 284 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €35 to €48. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus, Air Europa, Regional connection, City transit.
Can you get from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 07m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteiz?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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