There are 10 ways to get from Barcelona to Vitoria by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zaragoza
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Ave
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Ic / ...
5h 9m€56–130Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane BCN - VIT
4h 4m€21–306Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Vitoria-Gasteizbus ALSA - Ba-Gi-St / ...
7h€45–70Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Vitoria-Gasteiz522.7 km
7h 5m€29Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
- Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbao to Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobusesbus
5h 4m€39–152Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv
5h 13m€76–109Bus via Pamplona
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Pamplonabus
- Take the bus from Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Miranda to Vitoria-Gasteiz. Bus Geltokia. Euskaltzaindia enp.bus 371 / ...
8h 40m€46–66Drive 522.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Vitoriacar 522.5 km
5h 40m€85–122Fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BCN - EAS
- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
6h 3m€53–231Fly to Santander Airport, bus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BCN - SDR
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
7h 2m€63–226
Barcelona to Vitoria by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Vitoria is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Vitoria is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €20 - €310.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Vitoria-Gasteiz. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Vitoria. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Euskal Herria via Zaragoza-Delicias and Legebiltzarra/Parlamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Barcelona and Vitoria is 578 km. The road distance is 522.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Vitoria without a car is to train via Zaragoza which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Barcelona to Vitoria, including transfers.
Barcelona to Vitoria bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Vitoria train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Vitoria is to train via Zaragoza which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs €20 - €310 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Vitoria, Basque Country, Spain?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Euskal Herria via Zaragoza-Delicias, Vitoria/Gasteiz, and Legebiltzarra/Parlamento in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Vitoria-Gasteiz twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Santander Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–210
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Santander Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- ALSA
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Vitoria bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
Barcelona to Vitoria train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Vitoria is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Barcelona to Vitoria.
Book your Barcelona to Vitoria bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 134+ hotels available in Vitoria.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Vitoria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














