How to travel from Vigo to Gijón, Spain

The distance between Vigo and Gijón is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vigo to Gijón by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Oviedo (OVD).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated byIberia+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Gijon / Xixon.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Train

Take the train to Leon and then to Gijon.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Gijón.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance402km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vigo and Gijón

There are several options for getting from Vigo to Gijón by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Vigo and Gijón is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (179 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Vigo and Gijón by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vigo to Gijón is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Vigo and Gijón, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vigo and Gijón. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vigo to Gijón. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Renfe run train services between Vigo and Gijón. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8hrs, 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 Gijón. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vigo and Gijón with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 25m.

ALSA, MonBus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vigo and Gijón. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Vigo and Gijón. Flights depart from Vigo (VGO) and arrive at Oviedo (OVD) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Vigo to Gijón. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Vigo to Gijón typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Vigo (VGO) and and arrive into Oviedo (OVD).

The closest major airport to Gijón is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Gijón. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) 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 Gijón. The distance is around 402km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vigo to Gijón is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vigo and Gijón

Transport options from Vigo to Gijón
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 35m
€260($260)
hourly910km (565 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 25m
€45($45)
twice daily498km (309 miles)
Bus via Santiago de Compostela - Estación Intermodal6h 50m
€32($32)
4 times a week477km (297 miles)
Train
8hrs
€44($44)
once daily570km (354 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€74($74)
on demand402km (250 miles)

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Airports near Gijón

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

OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Gijón
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Gijón
LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
221km (137 miles) from Gijón