How to travel from Bilbao to Vigo, Spain

The distance between Bilbao and Vigo is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bilbao 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.

👋 Also check out VigoBilbao if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Vigo (VGO).

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Train

Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to Vigo Urzaiz.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

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Bus

Take the bus to Vigo.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Vigo.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance666km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and Vigo

There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Vigo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Bilbao and Vigo is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Bilbao and Vigo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Vigo is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Vigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bilbao and Vigo. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bilbao to Vigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Segovia Guiomar. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Renfe and Renfe Feve run train services between Bilbao and Vigo. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 8h 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 Bilbao and Vigo. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bilbao and Vigo with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 40m.

FlixBus, ALSA and MonBus run regular bus services between Bilbao and Vigo. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bilbao and Vigo. Flights depart from Bilbao (BIO) and arrive at Vigo (VGO). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bilbao and Vigo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

Iberia fly between Bilbao and Vigo. Flights depart from Bilbao (BIO) and and arrive into Vigo (VGO). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Bilbao to Vigo typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Bilbao (BIO) 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 Bilbao and Vigo. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Vigo is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and Vigo

Transport options from Bilbao to Vigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 60m
€145($145)
hourly512km (318 miles)
Plane and Train2h 55m
€200($200)
every 2 hours580km (361 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 10m
€70($70)
5 times a week999km (621 miles)
Train via León13h 20m
€55($55)
once daily735km (457 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 40m
€40($40)
once daily738km (459 miles)
Bus to Vigo13h 45m
€77($77)
once daily860km (534 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€120($120)
on demand666km (414 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