The average train between Vitoria and Madrid takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Vitoria to Madrid. 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 every 4 hours between Vitoria and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vitoria is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Madrid at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Legebiltzarra/Parlamento and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Vitoria to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vitoria to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Vitoria station and arriving at Madrid station via Burgos Rosa De Lima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Vitoria to Madrid train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Vitoria/Gasteiz station.
Vitoria to Madrid train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
The distance between Vitoria and Madrid is 284.5 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a vehicle from Euskal Herria to Madrid Chamartín via Legebiltzarra/Parlamento, Vitoria/Gasteiz, and Burgos Rosa De Lima in around 4h 57m.