How to travel from Salamanca to Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

The distance between Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salamanca 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-GasteizSalamanca if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Vitoria/Gasteiz.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Vitoria/Gasteiz-Estacion/Geltoki.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus via Palencia

Take the bus to Palencia and then to Vitoria-Gasteiz.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Vitoria-Gasteiz.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance352km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz

There are several options for getting from Salamanca to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salamanca to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 45m.

Renfe run train services between Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 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 Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 50m.

ALSA and MonBus run regular bus services between Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salamanca to Vitoria-Gasteiz. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Vitoria/Gasteiz-Estacion/Geltoki. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The distance is around 352km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salamanca to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salamanca and Vitoria-Gasteiz

Transport options from Salamanca to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€30($30)
once daily395km (246 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 25m
€95($95)
every 20 mins633km (394 miles)
Bus via Palencia + 1 similar
5h 50m
€35($35)
once a week455km (283 miles)
Bus5h 50m
€35($35)
once daily384km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€65($65)
on demand352km (219 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