How to travel from Vigo to León, Spain

The distance between Vigo and León is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Vigo to León by train, bus 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

Take the bus to Ponferrada and then to Leon.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

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Train

Take the train to Leon.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to León.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vigo and León

There are several options for getting from Vigo to León by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Vigo and León is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Vigo and León by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vigo to León is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Vigo and León, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vigo and León. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vigo and León with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 20m.

Renfe run train services between Vigo and León. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 20m, 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 León. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vigo to León. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ponferrada. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

ALSA, MonBus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vigo and León. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 55m 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 León. We recommend that you take the train to Leon. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to León is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 103km (64 miles) from León. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) 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 León. The distance is around 386km (240 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 León is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Vigo to León

Compare travel optionsbetween Vigo and León

Transport options from Vigo to León
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
€36($36)
once daily365km (227 miles)
Bus via Puebla de Sanabria5h 10m
€26($26)
twice a week395km (245 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€30($30)
once daily409km (254 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€71($71)
on demand386km (240 miles)

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Airports near León

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

OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from León
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from León
SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
202km (125 miles) from León