Vigo Travel Plans

Prepare to say I love Vigo in a sing-song voice as you arrive in this charming city - it rhymes perfectly! And don't let the name fool you, it's not a new energy drink.

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How to get to Vigo

Plane

The best way to get to Vigo by plane is to fly into Vigo-Peinador airport, which has direct flights from major European cities like London and Paris. From there, it is a short taxi or bus ride to the city center.

Car

The best way to get to Vigo by car is to take the A-7 motorway from Madrid or the AP-9 from Santiago de Compostela. The journey takes approximately 6-7 hours from Madrid and 1.5 hours from Santiago de Compostela.

Train

Unfortunately, there is no direct train to Vigo from outside of Spain. However, if you are already in Spain, you can take a train from Madrid to Vigo Guixar station. The journey takes approximately 7 hours.

Boat

The best way to get to Vigo by boat is to take a ferry from the nearby city of Cangas. The ferry journey takes approximately 20 minutes and tickets can be purchased on board or in advance online. The ferry arrives at Vigo's port, which is within walking distance of the city center.

Bus

The best way to get to Vigo by bus is to take an overnight bus from Madrid or Lisbon, which takes approximately 8-10 hours. The main bus station in Vigo is Vigo Bus Station, which is centrally located and easily accessible by taxi or public transport.

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