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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 an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. 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 bus costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $274.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$88 Average price Cheapest | $274 Average price | $117 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vigo to Santander:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vigo to Santander costing on average $117 (€95).
A bus is $185 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vigo to Santander costing on average $274 (€222).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
Train takes on average 9h 28m.
Tickets start at around $88 (€71) compared to roughly $115 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 7h 44m versus 5h 23m 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 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
- IB468 · IB10631:30 PM3h30Vigo Airport5:00 PMSantander Airport$8601One-way1 transfer
Other options
UX7311+041938:40 AM14h32Vigo Airport11:12 PMSantander station$3151One-way1 transfer- UX7311+041438:40 AM9h07Vigo Airport5:47 PMSantander station$3291One-way1 transfer
- UX7315+0419312:35 PM10h37Vigo Airport11:12 PMSantander station$4511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vigo to Santander:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vigo to Santander costing on average $117 (€95).
A bus is $185 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vigo to Santander costing on average $274 (€222).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
Train takes on average 9h 28m.
- 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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Nostrum to go to Santander by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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