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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Vigo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Vigo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price | $52 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Vigo
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Vigo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Vigo:
A train is $29 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Vigo costing on average $52 (€44).
A train is $139 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Vigo costing on average $162 (€136).
Other travel options to Vigo take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
The journey is about 1h 32m faster (4h 21m by train vs 5h 53m by car) and roughly $92 (€77) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 (€20) vs $115 (€97)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Vigo
How to get from Madrid to Vigo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Vigo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:20 PM 7h15 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) 6:35 AM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal11:20 PM 7h15 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) 6:35 AM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UX73086:30 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 7:40 AM Vigo Airport $110 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
049756:06 PM 4h23 Madrid Chamartín 10:29 PM Vigo Urzáiz $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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006226:06 PM 4h51 Madrid Chamartín 10:57 PM Vigo Urzáiz $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
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377226:06 PM 4h51 Madrid Chamartín 10:57 PM Vigo Urzáiz $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal11:00 PM 7h35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 6:35 AM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal10:20 AM 8h20 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) 6:40 PM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal10:00 AM 8h40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 6:40 PM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX730210:40 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:50 AM Vigo Airport $126 1 One-way 0 transfers
FR 548210:15 PM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:35 PM Porto Airport $169 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB47310:15 PM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:35 PM Vigo Airport $179 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Vigo:
A train is $29 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Vigo costing on average $52 (€44).
A train is $139 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Vigo costing on average $162 (€136).
Other travel options to Vigo take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Vigo as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Vigo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Vigo Urzáiz.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Vigo by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA to go to Vigo by train.
- Travel with Monbus to go to Vigo by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
- 3 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO.
- 4 direct buses per day with Monbus.
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