What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Vitoria?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Vitoria is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Vitoria?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Vitoria is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Vitoria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Vitoria-Gasteiz. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Vitoria?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Vitoria. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Intermodal via Burgos Rosa De Lima and Legebiltzarra/Parlamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Madrid to Vitoria?

The distance between Madrid and Vitoria is 422 km. The road distance is 351.3 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Vitoria without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Vitoria without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €50 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Vitoria?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Madrid to Vitoria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Vitoria bus from?

Madrid to Vitoria bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Vitoria train from?

Madrid to Vitoria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Vitoria?

The best way to get from Madrid to Vitoria is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Madrid to Vitoria bus arrive?

Madrid to Vitoria bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Where does the Madrid to Vitoria train arrive?

Madrid to Vitoria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Burgos Rosa De Lima station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Vitoria?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Vitoria is 351 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Madrid to Vitoria.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Vitoria?

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Where can I stay near Vitoria?

There are 143+ hotels available in Vitoria.

Can I share a ride from Madrid to Vitoria?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Vitoria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Madrid to Vitoria - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Vitoria by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Ic / ...
3h 54m
€53–107
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Madrid to Vitoria-Gasteizrideshare 352 km
4h 48m
€20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteizbus Alsa / ...
4h 5m
€29–45
Drive 351.3 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Vitoriacar 351.3 km
3h 33m
€56–81
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
2. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbao to Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobusesbus
4h 40m
€45–167
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
2. Take the bus from Miranda de Ebro to Vitoria/Gasteizbus L19
4h 38m
€52–79
Fly to Pamplona Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Pamplona Airport (PNA)plane MAD - PNA
2. Take the bus from Avda. Conde Oliveto nº 4 to Estación RENFEbus
3. Take the train from Pamplona to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain
5h 12m
€72–387
Fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
2. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
5h 23m
€57–319
Fly to Santander Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
6h 19m
€70–257

Madrid to Vitoria by train, foot, and tram (Renfe)

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 422.5 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Vitoria, Basque Country, Spain?

You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Intermodal via Burgos Rosa De Lima, Vitoria/Gasteiz, and Legebiltzarra/Parlamento in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteiz every 2 hours. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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