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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vigo to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vigo to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $82. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$87 Average price Cheapest | $396 Average price | $117 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vigo to Santander:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vigo to Santander costing on average $117 (€95).
A bus is $309 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vigo to Santander costing on average $396 (€319).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Vigo to Santander
How to get from Vigo to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vigo to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal8:55 AM9h45Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo6:40 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$841One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal8:55 AM9h45Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo6:40 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$841One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB466 · IB4939:20 AM7h40Vigo Airport5:00 PMSantander Airport$7021One-way1 transfer
Other options
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041438:40 AM9h24Vigo Airport6:04 PMSantander station$3071One-way1 transfer
UX7311+
041938:40 AM14h48Vigo Airport11:28 PMSantander station$3141One-way1 transfer
IB466+
041439:20 AM8h44Vigo Airport6:04 PMSantander station$4531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vigo to Santander:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vigo to Santander costing on average $117 (€95).
A bus is $309 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vigo to Santander costing on average $396 (€319).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vigo and Santander 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 Santander Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Nostrum to go to Santander by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Santander by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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