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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Talavera De La Reina to Vigo
Composite routes from Talavera De La Reina to Vigo
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Route Navigator Talavera de la Reina - Vigo
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Continue onto Calle Matadero
Calle Matadero, 77 м
77 м
Turn right onto Calle Alfares
Calle Alfares, 110 м
110 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Calle Marqués de Mirasol
Calle Marqués de Mirasol, 1 km 542 м
1 km 542 м
Turn right onto Calle del Carmen
Calle del Carmen, 188 м
188 м
Turn right onto Plaza de San Andres
Plaza de San Andres, 183 м
183 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida de Portugal
Avenida de Portugal, 1 km 672 м
1 km 672 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Avenida de Portugal
Avenida de Portugal, 483 м
483 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Carretera de Extremadura
Carretera de Extremadura, 5 km 955 м
5 km 955 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Carretera de Extremadura
Carretera de Extremadura, 61 km 756 м
61 km 756 м
Keep right and take EX-A1 toward Plasencia, P.N. Monfragüe, Navalmoral
Plasencia, P.N. Monfragüe, Navalmoral, EX-A1, 437 м
437 м
Keep left and drive toward EX-A1 Plasencia
EX-A1 Plasencia, 93 km 545 м
93 km 545 м
Keep right
446 м
446 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Carretera de Navalmoral de la Mata a Portugal por Coria
Carretera de Navalmoral de la Mata a Portugal por Coria, 6 km 839 м
6 km 839 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Turn right
1 km 106 м
1 km 106 м
Turn right onto Avenida de Extremadura
Avenida de Extremadura, 1 km 567 м
1 km 567 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto EX-109 Carretera de A-66 a límite de provincia de Salamanca por Coria
EX-109 Carretera de A-66 a límite de provincia de Salamanca por Coria, 71 м
71 м
Turn slight right onto Carretera de A-66 a límite de provincia de Salamanca por Coria
Carretera de A-66 a límite de provincia de Salamanca por Coria, 1 km 660 м
1 km 660 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
82 м
82 м
Turn slight right onto EX-109
10 km 893 м
10 km 893 м
Continue onto EX-109
14 km 565 м
14 km 565 м
Turn left onto CL-526 a la frontera portuguesa por El Payo y Navasfrías
CL-526 a la frontera portuguesa por El Payo y Navasfrías, 4 km 883 м
4 km 883 м
Keep left onto CL-526 a la frontera portuguesa por El Payo y Navasfrías
CL-526 a la frontera portuguesa por El Payo y Navasfrías, 44 м
44 м
Continue onto DSA-370 al límiteDSA-370 a la frontera portuguesa por El Payo y Navasfrías
DSA-370 al límiteDSA-370 a la frontera portuguesa por El Payo y Navasfrías, 12 km 640 м
12 km 640 м
Turn right onto Calle Lirio
Calle Lirio, 1 km 574 м
1 km 574 м
Turn sharp left onto CL-526 a la frontera portuguesa por El Payo y Navasfrías
CL-526 a la frontera portuguesa por El Payo y Navasfrías, 16 м
16 м
Keep right onto CL-526 a la frontera portuguesa por El Payo y Navasfrías
CL-526 a la frontera portuguesa por El Payo y Navasfrías, 4 km 415 м
4 km 415 м
Turn right onto EM 535
3 km 545 м
3 km 545 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto EM 551
1 km 346 м
1 km 346 м
Turn sharp right onto Rua de São Marcos
Rua de São Marcos, 11 м
11 м
Turn sharp left onto Rua da Boa Esperança
Rua da Boa Esperança, 356 м
356 м
Turn right onto Rua 1º de Maio
Rua 1º de Maio, 73 м
73 м
Turn left onto Rua 1º de Maio
Rua 1º de Maio, 16 м
16 м
Turn right onto Rua 1º de Maio
Rua 1º de Maio, 41 м
41 м
Turn left onto Rua Direita
Rua Direita, 45 м
45 м
Turn right onto EM 551
6 km 911 м
6 km 911 м
Keep left
25 м
25 м
Turn slight left onto EN 233-3
7 km 696 м
7 km 696 м
Turn right onto EM 537
4 km 698 м
4 km 698 м
Keep left onto EM 537
2 km 289 м
2 km 289 м
Keep left onto EM 537
1 km 452 м
1 km 452 м
Turn right onto EN 324
4 km 89 м
4 km 89 м
Turn left
2 km 486 м
2 km 486 м
Turn right
3 km 505 м
3 km 505 м
Turn slight left
3 km 972 м
3 km 972 м
Turn right
50 м
50 м
Turn right
2 km 491 м
2 km 491 м
Turn right onto EN 233
8 km 571 м
8 km 571 м
Continue onto Variante à EN 233
Variante à EN 233, 4 km 247 м
4 km 247 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Variante à EN 233
Variante à EN 233, 1 km 708 м
1 km 708 м
Keep right onto EN 233
1 km 968 м
1 km 968 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Estrada de Galegos
Estrada de Galegos, 1 km 19 м
1 km 19 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenida Doutor António de Almeida Santos
Avenida Doutor António de Almeida Santos, 1 km 561 м
1 km 561 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Doutor António de Almeida Santos
Avenida Doutor António de Almeida Santos, 1 km 228 м
1 km 228 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via de Cintura Externa da Guarda
Via de Cintura Externa da Guarda, 1 km 668 м
1 km 668 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida 25 de Abril
Avenida 25 de Abril, 1 km 686 м
1 km 686 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Variante de Acesso à A 25
Variante de Acesso à A 25, 361 м
361 м
Keep left onto Acesso A 25 and take A 25 toward Aveiro, Viseu
Acesso A 25, Aveiro, Viseu, A 25, 14 km 803 м
14 km 803 м
Keep right onto IP 2 and take IP 2 toward Bragança, Trancoso
Bragança, Trancoso, IP 2, 13 km 377 м
13 km 377 м
Keep right and take N 226 toward Lamego, Trancoso
Lamego, Trancoso, N 226, 241 м
241 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto EN 102
432 м
432 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto EN 226
3 km 656 м
3 km 656 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto EN 226
414 м
414 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
1 km 256 м
1 km 256 м
Keep left onto EN 226
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400 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto EN 226
35 km 403 м
35 km 403 м
Keep right onto EN 226
3 km 692 м
3 km 692 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto EN 226
37 м
37 м
Turn slight right onto Avenida Doutor Sá Carneiro
Avenida Doutor Sá Carneiro, 2 km 218 м
2 km 218 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Rua Engenheiro Amaro da Costa
Rua Engenheiro Amaro da Costa, 1 km 566 м
1 km 566 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rua Engenheiro Amaro da Costa
Rua Engenheiro Amaro da Costa, 1 km 572 м
1 km 572 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto EN 226
6 km 788 м
6 km 788 м
Turn right
3 km 860 м
3 km 860 м
Continue onto EM 520-1
3 km 475 м
3 km 475 м
Turn sharp right onto EM 520
1 km 181 м
1 km 181 м
Keep left
2 km 710 м
2 km 710 м
Turn slight left
2 km 630 м
2 km 630 м
Keep left onto Rua de São Lourenço
Rua de São Lourenço, 2 km 100 м
2 km 100 м
Keep right onto Travessa de São Lourenço
Travessa de São Lourenço, 167 м
167 м
Continue onto Rua da Bola
Rua da Bola, 118 м
118 м
Turn left onto Rua 10 de Agosto
Rua 10 de Agosto, 2 km 239 м
2 km 239 м
Turn left onto Avenida 2000
Avenida 2000, 49 м
49 м
Turn right
87 м
87 м
Turn left onto Rua da Queila
Rua da Queila, 4 м
4 м
Continue onto Rua da Queila
Rua da Queila, 72 м
72 м
Turn right onto Avenida 2000
Avenida 2000, 216 м
216 м
Turn right
3 km 428 м
3 km 428 м
Keep left
50 м
50 м
Keep right
248 м
248 м
Turn left
63 м
63 м
Turn left
392 м
392 м
Keep left
447 м
447 м
Turn slight right
3 km 946 м
3 km 946 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto EN 2
491 м
491 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto EM 108
1 km 588 м
1 km 588 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rotunda da Galiza
Rotunda da Galiza, 1 km 740 м
1 km 740 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida do Douro
Avenida do Douro, 1 km 912 м
1 km 912 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida do Douro
Avenida do Douro, 9 km 859 м
9 km 859 м
Turn right onto CM 1330
10 м
10 м
Turn right onto Rua da Banduja
Rua da Banduja, 2 km 567 м
2 km 567 м
Turn right onto Rua Porta do Douro
Rua Porta do Douro, 22 km 168 м
22 km 168 м
Turn left onto EN 15, EN 101
1 km 319 м
1 km 319 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rua da Estrada Real
Rua da Estrada Real, 114 м
114 м
Keep right onto Rua da Estrada Real
Rua da Estrada Real, 393 м
393 м
Keep right onto EN 15, EN 101, EM 210, EM 312
2 km 533 м
2 km 533 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto EN 15, EN 101, EM 312
150 м
150 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto EN 15, EN 101
1 km 984 м
1 km 984 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto EN 15, EN 101
2 km 967 м
2 km 967 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Variante à EN 210
Variante à EN 210, 163 м
163 м
Turn right
157 м
157 м
Turn right
201 м
201 м
Turn right
1 km 324 м
1 km 324 м
Turn right onto Rua de Freixo de Baixo
Rua de Freixo de Baixo, 3 km 827 м
3 km 827 м
Turn right
49 м
49 м
Turn slight right onto Rua Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
Rua Nossa Senhora das Vitórias, 1 km 813 м
1 km 813 м
Turn right
222 м
222 м
Turn right onto Rua Doutor Eduardo de Freitas
Rua Doutor Eduardo de Freitas, 46 м
46 м
Turn left
25 м
25 м
Turn slight right onto Rua Doutor Luís de Freitas
Rua Doutor Luís de Freitas, 85 м
85 м
Turn right onto Rua Nova
Rua Nova, 1 km 563 м
1 km 563 м
Turn left onto Rua Aníbal Ferreira Basto
Rua Aníbal Ferreira Basto, 133 м
133 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
494 м
494 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenida da República
Avenida da República, 1 km 694 м
1 km 694 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto EN 101
3 km 263 м
3 km 263 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto EN 101
1 km 795 м
1 km 795 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto EN 101
269 м
269 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto EN 101
213 м
213 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Autoestrada do Douro Litoral
Autoestrada do Douro Litoral, 5 km 520 м
5 km 520 м
Keep right onto A 11 and take A 11 toward Guimarães, Vizela, Chaves
Guimarães, Vizela, Chaves, A 11, 10 km 225 м
10 km 225 м
Keep left and drive toward A7 Guimarães, A11 Braga
A7 Guimarães, A11 Braga, 10 km 568 м
10 km 568 м
Keep right onto Autoestrada do Baixo Minho and take A 11 toward Guimarães Oeste, Braga, Valença
Autoestrada do Baixo Minho, Guimarães Oeste, Braga, Valença, A 11, 14 km 962 м
14 km 962 м
Continue onto Autoestrada do Baixo Minho and take A 3 toward Porto, Valença
Autoestrada do Baixo Minho, Porto, Valença, A 3, 21 м
21 м
Continue onto Autoestrada do Baixo Minho
Autoestrada do Baixo Minho, 3 km 568 м
3 km 568 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Porto, Valença
Porto, Valença, A 3, 1 km 669 м
1 km 669 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Barcelos, Valença
Barcelos, Valença, A 3, 74 km 49 м
74 km 49 м
Keep right and drive toward Pontevedra, Vigo
Pontevedra, Vigo, 16 km 555 м
16 km 555 м
Continue onto Autoestrada do Atlántico
Autoestrada do Atlántico, 3 km 619 м
3 km 619 м
Keep right and drive toward A-55 Puxeiros-Ourense-Vigo
A-55 Puxeiros-Ourense-Vigo, 387 м
387 м
Keep right
69 м
69 м
Keep right
2 km 620 м
2 km 620 м
Keep right and drive toward Meixoeiro
Meixoeiro, 425 м
425 м
Keep right
93 м
93 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Estrada Vella de Madrid
Estrada Vella de Madrid, 1 km 933 м
1 km 933 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Estrada Vella de Madrid
Estrada Vella de Madrid, 1 km 244 м
1 km 244 м
Turn right
224 м
224 м
Continue onto Rúa de Paz Pardo
Rúa de Paz Pardo, 261 м
261 м
Keep right
2 km 61 м
2 km 61 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Avenida da Gran Vía
Avenida da Gran Vía, 491 м
491 м
Turn right onto Rúa Paraguai
Rúa Paraguai, 30 м
30 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Vueling Airlines
Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Vigo
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$293.48
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santiago
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$358.70
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santiago
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.57–$206.52
Air Europa
Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Vigo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$184.78
Iberia
Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Vigo
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$293.48
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santiago
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$358.70
Train operators
Renfe Viajeros
Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Talavera De La Reina to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Vigo
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$76.09
Train from Talavera De La Reina to Madrid-Atocha
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Vigo
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Renfe AVE
Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Vigo
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Vigo
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61
Bus operators
ALSA
Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Losar De La Vera to Plasencia
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$6.52
Bus from Plasencia to Vigo
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$70.65
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Talavera de La Reina to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
MonBus
Phone:
+34 900 92 91 92
Email:
info@monbus.es
Website:
monbus.es/es
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Vigo
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$54.35
Autocares Grupo Samar
Phone:
+34 984 689 912
Email:
atencionalusuario@samar.es
Website:
samar.es/
Bus from Talavera de La Reina to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$10.87
Bus from Talavera de La Reina to Losar
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$22.83
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo?
The cheapest way to get from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo is to bus via Madrid which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 9h 55m.
What is the fastest way to get from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo?
The fastest way to get from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $45.65 - $173.91 .
Is there a direct bus between Talavera de la Reina and Vigo?
No, there is no direct bus from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo. However, there are services departing from Talavera de La Reina and arriving at Vigo via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
Is there a direct train between Talavera de la Reina and Vigo?
No, there is no direct train from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo. However, there are services departing from Talavera De La Reina and arriving at Vigo Urzaiz via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
How far is it from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo?
The distance between Talavera de la Reina and Vigo is 787 km. The road distance is 633.2 km.
How do I travel from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo without a car?
The best way to get from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .
How long does it take to get from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo?
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Talavera de la Reina to Vigo bus from?
Talavera de la Reina to Vigo bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, depart from Talavera de La Reina station.
Where do I catch the Talavera de la Reina to Vigo train from?
Talavera de la Reina to Vigo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Talavera De La Reina station.
Train or bus from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo?
The best way to get from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid, which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 9h 55m.
Where does the Talavera de la Reina to Vigo bus arrive?
Talavera de la Reina to Vigo bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Where does the Talavera de la Reina to Vigo train arrive?
Talavera de la Reina to Vigo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Can I drive from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo?
Yes, the driving distance between Talavera de la Reina to Vigo is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo.
How do I get a train ticket from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo?
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How do I get a bus ticket from Talavera de la Reina to Vigo?
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Where can I stay near Vigo?
There are 3478+ hotels available in Vigo. Prices start at $25.78 per night.
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