The average train between Madrid and Vitoria takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Vitoria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Madrid and Vitoria. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Vitoria at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Burgos Rosa De Lima and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Vitoria. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Vitoria station via Burgos Rosa De Lima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Madrid to Vitoria train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Vitoria train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Vitoria/Gasteiz station.
The distance between Madrid and Vitoria is 284.5 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Intermodal via Burgos Rosa De Lima, Vitoria/Gasteiz, and Legebiltzarra/Parlamento in around 3h 55m.