How to travel from Vigo to Ciudad Real, Spain

The distance between Vigo and Ciudad Real is around 665km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Vigo to Ciudad Real 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 Ciudad RealVigo 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 Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance775km (481 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vigo and Ciudad Real

There are several options for getting from Vigo to Ciudad Real by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Vigo and Ciudad Real is around 665km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 548km (340 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Vigo and Ciudad Real by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vigo to Ciudad Real is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Vigo and Ciudad Real, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vigo and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vigo to Ciudad Real. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Vigo and Ciudad Real. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vigo to Ciudad Real. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Avanza Grupo, AISA, ALSA, FlixBus, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, Autocares Grupo Samar and Interbus run regular bus services between Vigo and Ciudad Real. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 45m 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 Ciudad Real. We recommend that you fly from Vigo (VGO) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Ciudad Real is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Ciudad Real. The distance is around 775km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vigo to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vigo and Ciudad Real

Transport options from Vigo to Ciudad Real
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 55m
€105($105)
hourly665km (413 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€145($145)
every 2 hours784km (487 miles)
Train to La Coruna-San Cristobal, plane4h 20m
€105($105)
every 3 hours860km (534 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€61($61)
4 times a day824km (512 miles)
Train via Madrid-Chamartin7h 5m
€67($67)
once daily912km (567 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 45m
€70($70)
6 times a week852km (529 miles)
Bus via Salamanca12h 15m
€68($68)
5 times a week862km (536 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€140($140)
on demand775km (481 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Real

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ciudad Real
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
245km (153 miles) from Ciudad Real