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.
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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Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Santander.
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Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to Santander.
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Take the bus to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €140($140) | hourly | 607km (377 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | €210($210) | every 2 hours | 674km (419 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €67($67) | 6 times a week | 967km (601 miles) |
Train via Palencia | 9hrs | €53($53) | 6 times a week | 749km (465 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | €65($65) | once daily | 735km (457 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | €105($105) | on demand | 576km (358 miles) |
The following major airports near Santander offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.