How to travel from Vigo to Santander, Spain

The distance between Vigo and Santander is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Vigo to Santander by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Santander.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to Santander.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)

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Bus

Take the bus to Santander.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Santander.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance576km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vigo and Santander

There are several options for getting from Vigo to Santander by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Vigo and Santander is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Vigo and Santander by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vigo to Santander is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Vigo and Santander, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vigo and Santander. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vigo to Santander. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Segovia Guiomar. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Renfe run train services between Vigo and Santander. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Santander. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vigo and Santander with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11hrs.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vigo and Santander. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs 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 Santander. We recommend that you fly from Vigo (VGO) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Santander. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Santander is Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Santander. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) 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 Santander. The distance is around 576km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vigo to Santander is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vigo and Santander

Transport options from Vigo to Santander
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
€140($140)
hourly607km (377 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
€210($210)
every 2 hours674km (419 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€67($67)
6 times a week967km (601 miles)
Train via Palencia9hrs
€53($53)
6 times a week749km (465 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€65($65)
once daily735km (457 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€105($105)
on demand576km (358 miles)

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Airports near Santander

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

SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Santander
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Santander
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Santander