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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 11 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
3 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
3 h 49 m
Trains on 11 Sept
6
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
On Fri 11 Sept, we found 6 trains from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 285 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 41 m 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.










Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £84.
Distance: 285 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£34 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £84 Average Price | £54 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid:
A coach is £0.90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid costing on average £34.
A coach is £50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid costing on average £84.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Coach takes on average 4h 16m.
The journey is about 5m faster (3h 40m by train vs 3h 45m by car) and roughly £20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£34 vs £54). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:52 Vitoria-Gasteiz | 3h15 | 8:07 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:52 Vitoria-Gasteiz | 3h08 | 9:00 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:01 Vitoria-Gasteiz | 5h41 | 19:42 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:01 Vitoria-Gasteiz | 5h41 | 20:42 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:42 Vitoria-Gasteiz | 3h31 | 20:13 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:42 Vitoria-Gasteiz | 3h31 | 21:13 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 18:46. The fastest train covers the 285 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 6:08 |
Last train 18:46 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid by train. 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 train, 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 trains use the Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid Príncipe Pío station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Use this guide to compare Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vitoria-Gasteiz is 2 km from Vitoria-Gasteiz city centre. Public transport options include:
Vitoria-Gasteiz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante El Portalón, Restaurante Zabala
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Vitoria-Gasteiz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vitoria-Gasteiz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vitoria-Gasteiz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vitoria-Gasteiz: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vitoria-Gasteiz: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Canciller Ayala Vitoria, Hotel Silken Ciudad de Vitoria, AC Hotel General Álava.
Madrid Príncipe Pío is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Príncipe Pío has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Casa Mingo, Café de Oriente, Noodles King
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Príncipe Pío, Acta Madfor Hotel, Hotel Exe Moncloa.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
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