How to travel from Vigo to Bilbao

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vigo to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vigo to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $66.

Distance: 302 miles (487 km)

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Driving

$92

Average price

Cheapest

$245

Average price

$112

Average price

$133

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 34m

Average total duration

9h 4m

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30m

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6h 43m

Average total duration

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3h 43m

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3h 0m

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9h 24m

Average total duration

8h 54m

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Additional time*

6h 18m

Average total duration

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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Air Europa

Most popular airline

Renfe ALVIA

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Vigo to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $92 (€74).

This is compared to other travel options from Vigo to Bilbao:

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vigo to Bilbao costing on average $112 (€90).

A bus is $152 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vigo to Bilbao costing on average $245 (€197).

The fastest way to travel from Vigo to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 54m.

Bus takes on average 9h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vigo and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Vigo to Bilbao among Omio's users.

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from Vigo to Bilbao

How to get from Vigo to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Vigo to Bilbao is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Renfe ALVIA00621+Renfe INTERCITY00280
    7:32 AM10h38
    Vigo Urzáiz
    6:10 PMBilbao-Abando
    $931One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Renfe ALVIA00621+Renfe INTERCITY00280
    7:32 AM10h38
    Vigo Urzáiz
    6:10 PMBilbao-Abando
    $931One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX7311 · UX7157
    8:40 AM3h15
    Vigo Airport
    11:55 AMBilbao Airport
    $3531One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Renfe ALVIA00621 · 04267
    7:32 AM14h56
    Vigo Urzáiz
    10:28 PMBilbao-Abando
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe AVLO04494+Renfe ALVIA04267
    9:44 AM12h44
    Vigo Urzáiz
    10:28 PMBilbao-Abando
    $1751One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    8:55 AM11h25
    Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo
    8:20 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    4:00 PM12h15
    Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo
    4:15 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $1021One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 AM14h10
    Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo
    11:00 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    $1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1703 · VY1434
    8:55 AM7h10
    Vigo Airport
    4:05 PMBilbao Airport
    $2861One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1703 · VY1428
    8:55 AM8h40
    Vigo Airport
    5:35 PMBilbao Airport
    $3141One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1703 · VY1430
    8:55 AM9h55
    Vigo Airport
    6:50 PMBilbao Airport
    $3251One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vigo to Bilbao

Travel to Bilbao easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vigo to Bilbao.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vigo and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vigo to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $92 (€74).

This is compared to other travel options from Vigo to Bilbao:

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vigo to Bilbao costing on average $112 (€90).

A bus is $152 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vigo to Bilbao costing on average $245 (€197).

The fastest way to travel from Vigo to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 54m.

Bus takes on average 9h 4m.

The distance from Vigo to Bilbao is approximately 302 miles (487 km).
The average frequency per day from Vigo to Bilbao is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vigo and Bilbao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vigo to Bilbao:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vigo Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vigo to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Monbus, BlaBlaCar, Vibasa, MonBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling, Air Nostrum to go to Bilbao by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Vigo to Bilbao:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Monbus, BlaBlaCar, Vibasa, MonBus.
Omio customers who travel from Vigo to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Pamplona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bilbao and these popular destinations at a great price.
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