How to travel from Ciudad Real to Vigo, Spain

The distance between Ciudad Real and Vigo is around 664km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ciudad Real 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 VigoCiudad Real if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Vigo (VGO).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Vigo.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Vigo.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance776km (482 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and Vigo

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to Vigo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Ciudad Real and Vigo is around 664km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 548km (340 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Ciudad Real and Vigo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to Vigo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and Vigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Vigo. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ciudad Real to Vigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ciudad Real and Vigo. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Ciudad Real and Vigo. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Real to Vigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

AISA, Avanza Grupo, Interbus, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, Autocares Grupo Samar, FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Ciudad Real and Vigo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Real to Vigo. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Vigo (VGO). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Ciudad Real and Vigo. The distance is around 776km (482 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to Vigo is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Real and Vigo

Transport options from Ciudad Real to Vigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 55m
€105($105)
hourly664km (412 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€61($61)
4 times a day824km (512 miles)
Train via Madrid-Chamartin7h 10m
€67($67)
once daily912km (567 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
€70($70)
6 times a week846km (526 miles)
Bus via Aranjuez Calle de las Infantas12h 25m
€69($69)
twice a week857km (532 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€140($140)
on demand776km (482 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