What is the cheapest way to get from Lugo to Rates?

The cheapest way to get from Lugo to Rates is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugo to Rates?

The fastest way to get from Lugo to Rates is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Lugo and Rates?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugo to Rates. However, there are services departing from Lugo and arriving at Cateosa via 12 De Octubre, Orense and Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Lugo to Rates?

The distance between Lugo and Rates is 343 km. The road distance is 260.4 km.

How do I travel from Lugo to Rates without a car?

The best way to get from Lugo to Rates without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €45 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Lugo to Rates?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Lugo to Rates, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugo to Rates bus from?

Lugo to Rates bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Lugo station.

Train or bus from Lugo to Rates?

The best way to get from Lugo to Rates is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Lugo to Rates bus arrive?

Lugo to Rates bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Ourense - A Ponte station.

What is the time difference between Lugo and Rates?

Rates is 1h behind Lugo. It is currently 10:09 PM in Lugo and 9:09 PM in Rates.

Can I drive from Lugo to Rates?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugo to Rates is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Lugo to Rates.

Where can I stay near Rates?

There are 1155+ hotels available in Rates.

Lugo to Rates - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and towncar

There are 4 ways to get from Lugo to Rates by train (Renfe), bus, car, or towncar

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Lugo to Monforte De Lemostrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Monforte De Lemos to Porrinotrain Alv
3. Take the train from Porrino to Ninetrain Ic
6h 45m
€48–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugo to Ourense - A Pontebus
2. Take the bus from Orense to Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzimbus Paris / ...
6h 52m
€22–33
Drive 260.4 km
1. Drive from Lugo to Ratescar 260.4 km
3h 27m
€41–59
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Lugo to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar 291.9 km
6h 44m
€396–399

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 342.7 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Lugo, Spain and Rates, Portugal?

You can take a train from Lugo to Rates via Monforte De Lemos, Porrino, and Nine in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugo to Cateosa via Ourense - A Ponte, 12 De Octubre, Parque San Lazaro, Orense, and Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzim in around 6h 52m.

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