Getting to Vigo is the first step in organizing your visit. Compare the transportation alternatives keeping in mind your starting point, the number of travelers, and the movements you will need during your stay.
Now that you have decided to visit Vigo, the largest city in Galicia, discover how to get there.
When planning how to get there, you will need to consider not only the budget but also the number of passengers and the times and convenience of each mode of transportation. Here are the main ones:
Vigo has its own airport. The airport is small and is only 15 km from the city center. If you arrive by plane, here are the means you have to reach the city center:
-bus: Vitrasa line A takes you from the airport to Vialia, where the train and bus stations are located, as well as the port and the center. In the link below, you can see the route. You can pay in cash (they accept bills up to €10), and the ticket costs 1.49. Buses depart every half hour except Sundays and holidays, when they operate every hour.
-taxis: the fare to the urban terminal of Vigo is fixed: 25.50 (year 2023)
-transfers: there are companies with which you can book a comfortable and direct trip to your chosen destination.
-rental cars. Currently, Sixt, Hertz, and Avis, among others, will operate at the airport.
-transport apps: currently, neither Uber, nor Cabify, nor any other app operates in Vigo.
Here you can see the route and schedules of the line A, Vigo airport.
By bus, from Madrid with Avanza, from the Basque Country, Catalonia, and Aragon with Alsa, from Portugal and other European countries with Flixbus. Routes within Galicia are covered by Monbús. See links below.
Check or book from here: Avanza. Alsa. Flixbus. Monbus.
It is possible to travel by train from Madrid or Catalonia to Vigo using various types of trains. Additionally, the Celta Train has two daily connections from Porto. It is important to keep in mind that there are two stations in the city: Vialia, where the AVE is located, and Guixar, where the regional trains are found. Both are situated close to the center of Vigo.
You can check prices and schedules on the page of Renfe.
There are numerous marinas that host private boats: the Nautical Club, Marina Davila, the Nautical of Bouzas, etc. There are also regular transport ferries to Cangas and Moaña.
If you have any questions, I am happy to answer. Have a good trip!!