How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo, Spain

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Vigo is around 87km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 50min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out VigoSantiago de Compostela if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Vigo Urzaiz.

  • Duration50min
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Vigo - Arenal.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated by

MonBus

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Vigo.

  • Duration56min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Taxi Suso Fernández

+ 2 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Vigo.

  • Duration56min
  • Distance87km (54 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Vigo

There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €11 ($11).

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Vigo is around 87km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 73km (45 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from Santiago de Compostela and Vigo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 56min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo is to take the train which takes around 50min and will set you back approx €11 ($11).

The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Vigo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Vigo. It typically takes around 50min and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Vigo with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 50min.

Renfe run train services between Santiago de Compostela and Vigo. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 50min, 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 Santiago de Compostela and Vigo. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Vigo with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 20m.

MonBus run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Vigo. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo. We recommend that you take the train to Vigo Urzaiz. instead which will take 50min.

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 Santiago de Compostela and Vigo. The distance is around 87km (54 miles) by road and it will take around 56min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo is to take the train which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo

Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago de Compostela and Vigo

Transport options from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
50min
€11($11)
every 2 hours94km (58 miles)
Bus
1h 20m
€7($7)
hourly89km (55 miles)
Taxi
56min
€120($120)
on demand87km (54 miles)
Drive
56min
€16($16)
on demand87km (54 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