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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 12 Oct
£30
Average ticket price on 12 Oct
£75
Fastest journey on 12 Oct
3 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 12 Oct
3 h 59 m
Buses on 12 Oct
16
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
On Mon 12 Oct, we found 16 buses from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid, including 10 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 285 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalBuses from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 19 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 285 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 285 km |
Average bus duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Best time to book 56 days |
The table below shows live departures for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid coaches for today, Sunday 11 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal | 11:15 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h00 | 15:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:15 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h15 | 15:30 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 12:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 3h55 | 16:40 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 12:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h10 | 16:55 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal+ 06210 | 14:00 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 9h52 | 23:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal+ 06190 | 14:00 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 8h10 | 22:10 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal | 14:15 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h30 | 18:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:15 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h45 | 19:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h00 | 19:00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h15 | 19:15 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 15:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h00 | 19:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 15:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h15 | 20:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal+ 06210 | 17:40 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 6h12 | 23:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal | 17:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h25 | 22:10 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 5h00 | 22:45 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h00 | 21:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h45 | 0:30 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h30 | 0:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:50 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 17h05 | 14:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 22:15 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 6h00 | 4:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
Supra Economy | 2:10 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h15 | 6:25 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 2:10 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h00 | 6:10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 6:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h15 | 11:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 6:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h00 | 10:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h15 | 11:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:45 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 4h00 | 10:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid buses use the Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses to Madrid, Avenida de América station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station), Coffee Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses.
Available at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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