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Compare train and bus for Santiago de Compostela to Vigo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Santiago de Compostela to Vigo:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo costing on average $10.
Other travel options to Vigo take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 1h 8m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal10:16 PM1h04Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses11:20 PMVigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo$101One-way0 transfers
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Normal10:16 PM1h04Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses11:20 PMVigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal10:16 PM1h04Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses11:20 PMVigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo$101One-way0 transfers
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Normal7:10 PM1h15Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:25 PMVigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo$101One-way0 transfers
Normal10:05 AM1h20Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses11:25 AMVigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo$101One-way0 transfers
Normal4:05 PM1h20Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses5:25 PMVigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Vigo take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Vigo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Vigo Urzáiz.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo.
- Travel with Monbus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, MonBus to go to Vigo by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Vigo by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with Monbus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, MonBus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
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