How to travel from Santander to Vigo, Spain

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.

6 routes found

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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Vigo (VGO).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)

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Bus

Take the bus to Vigo.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Vigo.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance577km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santander and Vigo

Transport options from Santander to Vigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€145($145)
hourly609km (379 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 35m
€210($210)
every 2 hours678km (421 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
€68($68)
5 times a week953km (592 miles)
Train via Palencia9h 10m
€54($54)
6 times a week749km (465 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
€65($65)
once daily739km (459 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€105($105)
on demand577km (358 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