How to travel from Ciudad Real to Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

The distance between Ciudad Real and Vitoria-Gasteiz is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Ciudad Real 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.

👋 Also check out Vitoria-GasteizCiudad Real if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Pamplona (PNA) then take the train to Vitoria/Gasteiz.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Vitoria/Gasteiz.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Vitoria-Gasteiz.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance555km (345 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and Vitoria-Gasteiz

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Ciudad Real and Vitoria-Gasteiz is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Ciudad Real and Vitoria-Gasteiz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and Vitoria-Gasteiz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Vitoria-Gasteiz. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ciudad Real to Vitoria-Gasteiz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ciudad Real and Vitoria-Gasteiz. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Ciudad Real and Vitoria-Gasteiz. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Real to Vitoria-Gasteiz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

AISA, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus, Interbus and ALSA run regular bus services between Ciudad Real and Vitoria-Gasteiz. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Real to Vitoria-Gasteiz. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Vitoria/Gasteiz-Estacion/Geltoki. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Ciudad Real and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The distance is around 555km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Real and Vitoria-Gasteiz

Transport options from Ciudad Real to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 15m
€130($130)
every 4 hours597km (371 miles)
Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, plane4h 40m
€145($145)
every 4 hours695km (432 miles)
Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, plane and bus3h 45m
€135($135)
every 4 hours511km (317 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 55m
€90($90)
every 4 hours587km (365 miles)
Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, plane and bus5h 10m
€170($170)
every 4 hours690km (429 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€46($46)
every 20 mins600km (373 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 45m
€31($31)
twice a week666km (414 miles)
Bus via Valdepeñas Calle Belén8h 45m
€66($66)
once daily690km (429 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€100($100)
on demand555km (345 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