How to travel from Barcelona to Vigo, Spain

The distance between Barcelona and Vigo is around 916km (569 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Barcelona to Vigo by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Vigo (VGO).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 3 others
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train
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Vigo Urzaiz.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Vigo.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

MonBus

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Vigo.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance1,142km (710 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barcelona and Vigo

There are several options for getting from Barcelona to Vigo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Barcelona and Vigo is around 916km (569 miles).

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Barcelona and Vigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Vigo is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Vigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barcelona and Vigo. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Barcelona and Vigo with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 13h 40m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Barcelona and Vigo. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Barcelona and Vigo. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Barcelona and Vigo with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 14h 35m.

MonBus, ALSA and Transporte de Galicia run regular bus services between Barcelona and Vigo. Buses run once a week and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Barcelona and Vigo. Flights depart from Barcelona (BCN) and arrive at Vigo (VGO). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Barcelona and Vigo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia and Air Europa fly between Barcelona and Vigo. Flights depart from Barcelona (BCN) and and arrive into Vigo (VGO). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Barcelona to Vigo typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Barcelona (BCN) and and arrive into Vigo (VGO).

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 Barcelona and Vigo. The distance is around 1,142km (710 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barcelona to Vigo is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barcelona and Vigo

Transport options from Barcelona to Vigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
€83($83)
every 20 mins916km (569 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
€115($115)
4 times a day1,263km (785 miles)
Train to Vigo Guixar13h 40m
€85($85)
6 times a week1,331km (827 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 35m
€65($65)
twice a week1,111km (690 miles)
Bus via Lugo17h 45m
€115($115)
5 times a week1,282km (797 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
€210($210)
on demand1,142km (710 miles)

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Airports near Vigo

The following major airports near Vigo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

VGO
Vigo Airport (VGO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Vigo
SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Vigo
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
264km (164 miles) from Vigo