How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid by price and travel time.
- 284 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h 55m
- 10 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 55m
direct
Bus
€17
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 284 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
284 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 4h 44mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 3h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€4Omio catalogue, Oct 194h 44m · directSee Train details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Oct 193h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid: 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 → Madrid BarajasbusALSA·3h 55m
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 Madrid
ALSA runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:10 and the last at 21:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 10 | 04:10 | 21:45 |
| Renfetrain | 6 | 07:17 | 18:34 |
All departuresALSA
- 04:10
- 08:45
- 11:45
- 12:30
- 13:15
- 14:45
- 16:15
- 17:45
- 19:45
- 21:45
All departuresRenfe
- 07:17
- 07:40
- 10:23
- 13:07
- 16:01
- 18:34
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 Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid works
Start with a ALSA bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid Barajas, about 3h 55m. In total it's roughly €17 over 3h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 3h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 04:10 and the last at 21:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid?
10 a day with ALSA, between 04:10 and 21:45.
When is the first train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 07:17 and the last at 18:34, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid?
6 a day with Renfe, between 07:17 and 18:34.
How far is Madrid from Vitoria-Gasteiz?
About 284 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €23. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe.
Can you get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid?
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.
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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: 19 Oct 2026