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Museo de Vilagarcía de Arousa
Main local museum and cultural center, presenting the history, art, and identity of Vilagarcía in a prominent historic building.
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
10 h 9 m
Average duration
10 h 31 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Vilagarcía de Arousa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Vilagarcía de Arousa will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Vilagarcía de Arousa without transferring at least once.
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12459Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Vilagarcía de Arousa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$101 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Vilagarcía de Arousa:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Vilagarcía de Arousa costing on average $101 (€81).
A train is $18 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Vilagarcía de Arousa costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Vilagarcía de Arousa take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around $101 (€81) compared to roughly $126 (€101) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 6h 30m versus 6h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 12h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 11h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 13h06 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:09PM | Duration 11h39 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 12h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:09PM | Duration 10h39 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 11h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 11h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Vilagarcía de Arousa buses for today, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal+ 12459 | 9:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 11h39 | 9:09 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 37722 | 9:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h51 | 10:21 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 00622 | 9:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h51 | 10:21 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 12459 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h54 | 9:09 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 37722 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h06 | 10:21 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 00622 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h06 | 10:21 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 12459 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 10h39 | 9:09 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 00622 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 11h51 | 10:21 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 37722 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 11h51 | 10:21 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 1 transfer | |
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Normal+ 12451 | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h07 | 11:37 AM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 09123 | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h24 | 12:54 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 12421 | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h30 | 11:00 AM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Madrid to Vilagarcía de Arousa run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $101 (€81) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:50, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 301 miles (486 km) distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 (€81) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 55m |
First bus 6:50 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Vilagarcía de Arousa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vilagarcía de Arousa trip today.
Main local museum and cultural center, presenting the history, art, and identity of Vilagarcía in a prominent historic building.
Exhibition space inside the Vista Alegre complex, worth visiting for changing displays and access to one of the town's heritage sites.
Municipal gallery hosting temporary contemporary art exhibitions, a useful stop for travelers interested in current local cultural programming.
Large seaside park and beach promenade, ideal for walking, relaxing, and enjoying one of Vilagarcía's most popular urban waterfront areas.
Traditional fishing district with strong local identity, known for its port atmosphere, seafood heritage, and access to coastal walks.
Island area within the national park, famous for lush laurel forest and boat-access nature walks in the Arousa estuary.
Fresh clams from the Arousa estuary, often steamed or cooked in marinera sauce. They are prized for their briny sweetness and strong local shellfish tradition.
Small local cockles from nearby Carril, usually steamed with lemon. They are a signature seafood snack tied closely to the town's fishing heritage.
Galician octopus served with olive oil, paprika, and coarse salt over potatoes. A regional classic found in local fairs, taverns, and seafood restaurants.
Refined seafood restaurant in Carril known for premium local shellfish and polished Galician cooking in an elegant, established setting.
Well-known traditional venue in Carril specializing in clams, cockles, and other estuary shellfish with a classic maritime atmosphere.
Popular Galician seafood house offering local fish, shellfish, and rice dishes in a relaxed setting close to the waterfront.
More affordable than major Spanish beach cities, with moderate hotel rates, low-cost seafood dining, and inexpensive local transport.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Vilagarcía de Arousa by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vilagarcía de Arousa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Vilagarcía de Arousa buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Vilagarcía de Arousa bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
Available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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