How to travel from Vigo to Ávila, Spain

The distance between Vigo and Ávila is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Vigo to Ávila 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 ÁvilaVigo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Zamora then Medina Del Campo and then to Avila.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salamanca and then to Ávila Calle David Herrero.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ávila.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance517km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vigo and Ávila

There are several options for getting from Vigo to Ávila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Vigo and Ávila is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (235 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Vigo and Ávila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vigo to Ávila is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Vigo and Ávila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vigo and Ávila. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vigo to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zamora and Medina Del Campo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Renfe run train services between Vigo and Ávila. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Vigo and Ávila. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vigo to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salamanca. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

ALSA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Vigo and Ávila. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vigo to Ávila. We recommend that you fly from Vigo (VGO) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Ávila is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Ávila. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) 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 Vigo and Ávila. The distance is around 517km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vigo to Ávila is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vigo and Ávila

Transport options from Vigo to Ávila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
€105($105)
every 2 hours614km (381 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€145($145)
every 2 hours733km (455 miles)
Train to La Coruna-San Cristobal, plane4h 55m
€105($105)
every 3 hours809km (502 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€52($52)
once daily584km (363 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€50($50)
once daily532km (330 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€95($95)
on demand517km (321 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Vigo and Ávila

Airports near Ávila

The following major airports near Ávila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Ávila
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Ávila
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
316km (196 miles) from Ávila