How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona by price and travel time.
- 432 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + flight, 4h 25m
- 2 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 25m
1 transfer
Bus + Flight
€70
Cheapest
7h 20m
direct
Bus
€30
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 432 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 €30, on Tue, Oct 13.
432 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €68Checked Oct 20 | 4h 26m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 17mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €40Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€68Checked Oct 204h 26m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€29Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 17m · directSee Train details
- Bus€40Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona: 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.
- 1Vitoria-Gasteiz → BarcelonabusALSA·7h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona
ALSA runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:10 and the last at 23:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 2 | 01:10 | 23:10 |
| Renfetrain | 1 | 16:23 | 16:23 |
All departuresALSA
- 01:10
- 23:10
All departuresRenfe
- 16:23
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
VoloteaVitoria Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →Regional connectionVitoria-Gasteiz-Vitoria AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeVitoria-Gasteiz-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with ALSA, Volotea, Regional connection, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona works
Start with a ALSA bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona, about 7h 20m. In total it's roughly €30 over 7h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona?
The most useful route takes about 7h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:10 and the last at 23:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona?
2 a day with ALSA, between 01:10 and 23:10.
When is the first train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 16:23 and the last at 16:23, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona?
1 a day with Renfe, between 16:23 and 16:23.
How far is Barcelona from Vitoria-Gasteiz?
About 432 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €30 to €40. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Volotea, Regional connection, Renfe.
Can you get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 09m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona?
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.
Other ways people search Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona
- how to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona
- Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona travel time
- Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona distance
- cheapest way from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona
- Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona by bus
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026