How to travel from Salamanca to Vigo, Spain

The distance between Salamanca and Vigo is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Salamanca 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Vigo (VGO).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

Take the train to Medina Campo Av and then to Vigo Urzaiz.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vigo.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Vigo.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance416km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salamanca and Vigo

There are several options for getting from Salamanca to Vigo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 6h 10m. 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 €105 ($105).

The distance between Salamanca and Vigo is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Salamanca and Vigo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salamanca to Vigo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Salamanca 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 Salamanca and Vigo. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salamanca to Vigo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Medina Campo Av. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Renfe run train services between Salamanca and Vigo. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 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 Salamanca and Vigo. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salamanca and Vigo with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 6h 10m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Salamanca and Vigo. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salamanca 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 Salamanca and Vigo. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salamanca to Vigo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salamanca and Vigo

Transport options from Salamanca to Vigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 25m
€105($105)
every 20 mins710km (441 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€45($45)
5 times a week563km (350 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
€40($40)
twice a week424km (263 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€76($76)
on demand416km (258 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