There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vigo Airport (VGO) by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Train
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Take the train from Madrid-Chamartin to Vigo Urzaiz
Bus via Ponferrada
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Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Ponferrada
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Take the bus from Ponferrada to Vigo
Bus
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Take the bus from Madrid to Vigo
Drive
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Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vigo Airport (VGO)
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Vigo Airport (VGO) is 112.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vigo Airport (VGO) is to train which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 59m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vigo Airport (VGO) is to fly which costs €30 - €150 and takes 1h 5m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Vigo Airport (VGO) is 463 km. The road distance is 598 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vigo Airport (VGO) without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to fly from Madrid (MAD) to Vigo (VGO), including transfers and time at the airport.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vigo Airport (VGO) is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 59m, you could also bus via Ponferrada, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 58m.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Vigo Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vigo Airport (VGO) is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vigo Airport (VGO).
Air Europa and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Vigo Airport.
There are 193+ hotels available in Vigo Airport (VGO). Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 462.6 km
- Duration: 1h 5m
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Vigo Airport (VGO), Spain?
Air Europa and Iberia fly from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vigo Airport (VGO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Chamartin to Vigo Urzaiz 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 4h 12m.

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €240

- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €210

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Vigo Urzaiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Ponferrada to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- alsa.com

- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
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