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Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just QAR 99.50, with the average price for this route being around QAR 178.04. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
  • Mon, Jun 23
    From QAR 99.50
  • Tue, Jun 24
    From QAR 232.34
  • Wed, Jun 25
    From QAR 232.34
  • Thu, Jun 26
    From QAR 232.34
  • Fri, Jun 27
    From QAR 232.34
  • Sat, Jun 28
    From QAR 232.34
  • Sun, Jun 29
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06:48
Vitoria/Gasteiz
14:46
Barcelona-Sants
7h 58m, Changes requiredIntercitrenfe
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10:38
Vitoria/Gasteiz
17:34
Barcelona-Sants
6h 56m, Changes requiredrenfe
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15:22
Vitoria/Gasteiz
21:58
Barcelona-Sants
6h 36m, Changes requiredrenfe
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16:01
Vitoria/Gasteiz
22:13
Barcelona-Sants
6h 12m, Changes requiredrenfe
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16:26
Vitoria/Gasteiz
21:39
Paris
5h 13m, Directrenfe
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Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona usually begin at QAR 99.50. The average travel time is about 5h 13m, spanning a distance of roughly 268 miles. Intercit, renfe provides around 5 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
06:48
Last train
Last train
16:26
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
5h 13m
Distance
Distance
268 miles
Price
Price
From QAR 99.50
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe provides discounts for large families in Spain, offering 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE (high-speed) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) trains. However, these discounts do not apply to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. For single-parent families, discounts are valid only on Rodalies trains in Catalonia when using the relevant certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Onboard Renfe trains from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona, sorted by price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different ticket prices may come with varying refund and change services.

Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the cheapest fare on AVE trains. It is not refundable or changeable.

Elige Estándar

Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is slightly more expensive than the Básico fare. This ticket option opens the possibility of refunds (70% of original ticket price) and one change free of charge along with many additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is slightly more expensive than Elige Estándar. The main difference is that the seats are XL Confort, which are wider and offer more leg room.

Prémium

Prémium is the most expensive fare, offering unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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