How to travel from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

The distance between Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Vitoria (VIT).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Vitoria/Gasteiz.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Drive

Drive to Vitoria-Gasteiz.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance565km (351 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz

There are several options for getting from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (268 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 45m.

Renfe run train services between Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 6h 55m.

ALSA, MonBus, Autobuses La Union and La Burundesa S.A. run regular bus services between Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz. Flights depart from Barcelona (BCN) and arrive at Vitoria (VIT) - via Palma Mallorca (PMI). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz. There is however a flight that goes via Palma Mallorca (PMI). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Barcelona (BCN) and and arrive into Vitoria (VIT).

The closest major airport to Vitoria-Gasteiz is Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Vitoria-Gasteiz. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) and San Sebastian Airport (EAS) (EAS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The distance is around 565km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barcelona and Vitoria-Gasteiz

Transport options from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
€125($125)
every 10 mins815km (506 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€40($40)
every 4 hours591km (367 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€50($50)
every 20 mins558km (347 miles)
Bus via Pamplona7h 25m
€46($46)
4 times a week597km (371 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand565km (351 miles)

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Airports near Vitoria-Gasteiz

The following major airports near Vitoria-Gasteiz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Vitoria-Gasteiz
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Vitoria-Gasteiz
EAS
San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Vitoria-Gasteiz