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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Vigo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santander to Vigo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $355.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$355 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Vigo:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Vigo costing on average $102.
A bus is $163 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Vigo costing on average $250.
Other travel options to Vigo take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 26m.
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $114 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 7h 56m versus 5h 40m 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 Santander to Vigo
How to get from Santander to Vigo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Vigo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
18102+
006229:20 AM13h37Santander station10:57 PMVigo Urzáiz$631One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
18102+
006229:20 AM13h37Santander station10:57 PMVigo Urzáiz$631One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB494 · IB11335:40 PM3h25Santander Airport9:05 PMVigo Airport$5181One-way1 transfer
Other options
37072+
006227:05 AM15h52Santander station10:57 PMVigo Urzáiz$681One-way1 transfer
04072 · 006227:05 AM15h52Santander station10:57 PMVigo Urzáiz$761One-way1 transfer
04072+
049757:05 AM15h24Santander station10:29 PMVigo Urzáiz$1681One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal11:45 AM10h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:00 PMVigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo$831One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal11:30 AM10h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:00 PMVigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo$831One-way1 transfer
VY1597 · VY17026:40 PM13h40Santander Airport8:20 AMVigo Airport$1511One-way1 transfer
VY1591 · VY17009:55 AM12h45Santander Airport10:40 PMVigo Airport$1621One-way1 transfer
VY1597 · VY17006:40 PM4h00Santander Airport10:40 PMVigo Airport$1631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Vigo:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Vigo costing on average $102.
A bus is $163 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Vigo costing on average $250.
Other travel options to Vigo take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 26m.
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Vigo as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Vigo Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Vigo by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Vigo by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Vigo by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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