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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Vigo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Vigo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $321.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $321 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bilbao to Vigo
Compare the available ways to get from Bilbao to Vigo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Vigo:
A train is $47 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Vigo costing on average $79.
A train is $289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Vigo costing on average $321.
Other travel options to Vigo take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
Tickets start at around $79 compared to roughly $130 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 11h 42m versus 6h 32m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bilbao to Vigo
How to get from Bilbao to Vigo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Vigo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
04186 · 006226:53 AM 16h04 Bilbao-Abando 10:57 PM Vigo Urzáiz $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
04186 · 006226:53 AM 16h04 Bilbao-Abando 10:57 PM Vigo Urzáiz $52 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY57547:40 AM 1h10 Bilbao Airport 8:50 AM Santiago de Compostela Airport $159 1 One-way 0 transfers
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0062211:58 AM 10h59 Bilbao-Abando 10:57 PM Vigo Urzáiz $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal10:00 AM 12h00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:00 PM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal9:45 AM 12h15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:00 PM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal2:15 AM 12h15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 2:30 PM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo $99 1 One-way 0 transfers
V735747:55 PM 1h20 Bilbao Airport 8:15 PM Porto Airport $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX7160 · UX73089:05 PM 10h35 Bilbao Airport 7:40 AM Vigo Airport $178 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX7156 · UX73028:30 AM 3h20 Bilbao Airport 11:50 AM Vigo Airport $277 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Vigo:
A train is $47 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Vigo costing on average $79.
A train is $289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Vigo costing on average $321.
Other travel options to Vigo take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Vigo as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Vigo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Vigo Urzáiz.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Monbus to go to Vigo by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Vigo by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling to go to Vigo by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, Monbus.
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