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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 train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 $31, while a flight costs an average of $290.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $290 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 5m Average total duration 11h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vigo to Bilbao:
A train is $54 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vigo to Bilbao costing on average $84 (€71).
A train is $259 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vigo to Bilbao costing on average $290 (€244).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€71) compared to roughly $128 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44 (€37). The journey takes 11h 35m versus 6h 18m 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 Vigo to Bilbao
How to get from Vigo to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vigo to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal8:55 AM11h25Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo8:20 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$901One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal8:55 AM11h25Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo8:20 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$901One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1132 · IB4395:45 PM3h05Vigo Airport8:50 PMBilbao Airport$5281One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM14h10Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo11:00 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$901One-way1 transfer
- UX7315 · UX715912:35 PM7h40Vigo Airport8:15 PMBilbao Airport$3471One-way1 transfer
- UX7317 · UX71614:50 PM14h45Vigo Airport7:35 AMBilbao Airport$3561One-way1 transfer
- UX7315 · UX716112:35 PM19h00Vigo Airport7:35 AMBilbao Airport$3561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vigo to Bilbao:
A train is $54 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vigo to Bilbao costing on average $84 (€71).
A train is $259 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vigo to Bilbao costing on average $290 (€244).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Vigo Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vigo Urzáiz and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Monbus to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling to go to Bilbao by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, Monbus.
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