How to travel from Albacete to Vigo, Spain
The distance between Albacete and Vigo is around 804km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Albacete to Vigo 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 Vigo → Albacete if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Vigo (VGO).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Ourense and then to Vigo Urzaiz.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur then Ponferrada and then to Vigo.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€84($84)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albacete and Vigo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albacete to Vigo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Albacete and Vigo is around 804km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682km (424 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Albacete and Vigo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albacete to Vigo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Albacete and Vigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Albacete and Vigo. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Albacete to Vigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ourense. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Albacete and Vigo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Albacete and Vigo. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Albacete to Vigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur and Ponferrada. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
ALSA, Autocares Molinero, Autocares Grupo Samar and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Albacete and Vigo. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albacete to Vigo. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Vigo (VGO). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Vigo is Vigo Airport (VGO) (VGO) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Vigo. Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) 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 Albacete and Vigo. The distance is around 846km (526 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albacete to Vigo is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albacete and Vigo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 25m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 804km (499 miles) |
| Train to Alicante-Termino, plane | 4h 15m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 1,137km (707 miles) |
| Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, Fly | 4h 55m | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 971km (603 miles) |
| Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, plane | 4h 60m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 1,087km (675 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €110($110) | twice daily | 966km (600 miles) |
| Train via Madrid-Chamartin | 5h 55m | €80($80) | 4 times a day | 966km (600 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10hrs | €84($84) | once daily | 897km (557 miles) |
| Bus via Villarrobledo | 13h 40m | €76($76) | 5 times a week | 915km (569 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | €155($155) | on demand | 846km (526 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albacete and Vigo
Bus companies
Autocares Molinero
Autocares Grupo Samar
Avanza Grupo
Train operators
Airports near Vigo
The following major airports near Vigo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Vigo Airport (VGO)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Vigo
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Vigo
Ranon Airport (OVD)
- Distance
- 264km (164 miles) from Vigo