Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of Spain's Basque Country, is best reached by air, road, or rail. The city has its own airport, but its passenger service is limited. Most international visitors arrive through Bilbao Airport and continue by coach or car, or connect through Madrid or Barcelona and take the train.
Arriving by plane
Taxi: approx. €25–30, 15–20 min.
Bus A3700 (Autobuses La Unión): connects the airport to the city centre — €4.
The largest airport in the region, with direct connections from many European cities including major hubs and low-cost carrier routes.
A direct public coach service operated by La Unión connects Bilbao Airport, Bilbao city centre, Vitoria Airport, Vitoria-Gasteiz Bus Station, and Vitoria-Gasteiz city centre. The journey from Bilbao Airport to Vitoria-Gasteiz takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes and costs €15 one way. Bus stops are located at:
Bus stops are located at:
- Terminal Level 1 (Arrivals), sidewalk
Taxis, private transfers and car rental services are also available at the airport.
Departure times for the public coach service will be updated in 2027. Route information and tickets will be available through La Unión.
By rail and road
By Rail
- Vitoria-Gasteiz has a central railway station with Renfe services. Long-distance trains connect it to Madrid, Barcelona, Burgos, Valladolid and other Spanish cities.
- Taking the train after landing in Madrid can be an easy alternative to a regional flight.
- Checkthe Renfe websitefor schedules, rates and routes.
By Road
Vitoria-Gasteiz is in a privileged location, with the A-1 motorway linking Madrid to the rest of Europe passing through the province of Álava. The city is easily reachable by car from Madrid, Burgos, Bilbao, Pamplona, Zaragoza and San Sebastián. The conference venue, the Europa Congress Palace, is on the city's main avenue with direct road access and nearby parking.
Today, Vitoria-Gasteiz boasts major communications and transport infrastructure — with fast connections by road, rail and air to the rest of Spain and Europe.