The distance between Santander and Vigo is around 577km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Santander to Vigo by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Vigo (VGO).
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Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to Vigo Urzaiz.
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Take the bus to Vigo.
There are several options for getting from Santander to Vigo by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Santander and Vigo is around 577km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Santander and Vigo by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Santander to Vigo is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Vigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Santander and Vigo. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Santander 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 7h 50m.
Renfe run train services between Santander and Vigo. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santander and Vigo. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Santander and Vigo with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11h 25m.
ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Santander and Vigo. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santander to Vigo. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Vigo (VGO). instead which will take 3h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Santander and Vigo. The distance is around 577km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Vigo is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €145($145) | hourly | 609km (379 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 35m | €210($210) | every 2 hours | 678km (421 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 50m | €68($68) | 5 times a week | 953km (592 miles) |
Train via Palencia | 9h 10m | €54($54) | 6 times a week | 749km (465 miles) |
Bus | 11h 25m | €65($65) | once daily | 739km (459 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | €105($105) | on demand | 577km (358 miles) |
The following major airports near Vigo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.