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Port guide: compare transport from Vigo

Vigo, Spain 36 transport option(s) compared
75 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Vigo

Port call at Vigo (Spain). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Centro Comercial A Laxe, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Port of Galicia in northern Spain. Terminal 1 km from the town centre. UNESCO-listed Cíes Islands nearby.

Puerto de Vigo – Terminal de Cruceros
Cheapest option Free Walk to Centro Comercial A Laxe
Fastest option 5 min Walk to Centro Comercial A Laxe
Simplest option Walk to Centro Comercial A Laxe Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Centre on foot from the terminal
  • Ferry to the Cíes Islands
  • City bus available

Warnings

  • Mostly cloudy
  • Heavy rain possible
  • Few taxis at the terminal

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Centro Comercial A Laxe

Free - 5 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Shopping centre directly next to the terminal

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Transport options

36 option(s) shown for Vigo

Walk to Centro Comercial A Laxe

Centro Comercial A Laxe

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Shopping centre directly next to the terminal

Attention point

Limited interest if you want to visit authentic Vigo

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; handy for quick purchases, toilets, cafés or inclement weather

Source : Turismo de Vigo - Route for cruise passengers: https://www.turismodevigo.org/en/route-cruise-passengers | Vigo Cruise Port Guide: https://anchorsup.com/blogs/our-guides-to-cruise-ports/vigo-spain-cruise-port-guide

Walk to the old town / Casco Vello

Casco Vello de Vigo

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The old town can be reached very quickly from the terminal

Attention point

Can be visited on stopover days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; priority option to reach the historic centre from the Muelle de Transatlánticos

Source : Turismo de Vigo - Route for cruise passengers: https://www.turismodevigo.org/en/route-cruise-passengers | Vigo Cruise Port Guide: https://anchorsup.com/blogs/our-guides-to-cruise-ports/vigo-spain-cruise-port-guide

Walk to Concatedral Santa María

Concatedral de Santa María de Vigo

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 9 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Major religious monument very close to the terminal

Attention point

Visit times to be checked according to day

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; easy to combine with Casco Vello and Praza da Constitución

Source : Turismo de Vigo - Route for cruise passengers: https://www.turismodevigo.org/en/route-cruise-passengers | Turismo de Vigo: https://www.turismodevigo.org/

March to Praza da Constitución

Praza da Constitución

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Central square in the old town within walking distance of the port

Attention point

Alleys sometimes slightly sloping

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good starting point for exploring Casco Vello

Source : Turismo de Vigo - Route for cruise passengers: https://www.turismodevigo.org/en/route-cruise-passengers | Turismo de Vigo: https://www.turismodevigo.org/

Walk to O Berbés

O Berbés / maritime district

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Historic maritime quarter near the terminal

Attention point

Perimeter sometimes less busy depending on schedule

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting to understand Vigo's link with the port and fishing

Source : Turismo de Vigo - Route for cruise passengers: https://www.turismodevigo.org/en/route-cruise-passengers | Turismo de Vigo: https://www.turismodevigo.org/

Walk to Porta do Sol

Porta do Sol / O Sereo

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Vigo's central point between the old town and the shopping streets

Attention point

Busy urban area

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good location for shopping, cafés and access to Príncipe

Source : Turismo de Vigo - Route for cruise passengers: https://www.turismodevigo.org/en/route-cruise-passengers | Turismo de Vigo: https://www.turismodevigo.org/

Walk to Príncipe Street

Rúa do Príncipe / shopping area

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Main shopping street within walking distance of the port

Attention point

Mainly shopping and city centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; can be combined with Porta do Sol and the MARCO

Source : Turismo de Vigo - Route for cruise passengers: https://www.turismodevigo.org/en/route-cruise-passengers | Turismo de Vigo: https://www.turismodevigo.org/

Walk to MARCO Vigo

MARCO Museo de Arte Contemporánea

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 17 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Central museum within easy walking distance

Attention point

Opening times to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good short cultural option in the city centre

Source : Turismo de Vigo: https://www.turismodevigo.org/ | MARCO Vigo: https://www.marcovigo.com/

City bus to Vigo Guixar station

Vigo Guixar Railway Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,63 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Vitrasa lines
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Economy option to Guixar station

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; practical with luggage or if train is imminent

Source : Vitrasa Vigo: https://vitrasa.es/ | Adif: https://www.adif.es/

Taxi to Casco Vello

Casco Vello de Vigo

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very fast for PRM or heavy rain

Attention point

Not necessary as the distance is very short

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Turismo de Vigo - Route for cruise passengers: https://www.turismodevigo.org/en/route-cruise-passengers | Vigo Cruise Port Guide: https://anchorsup.com/blogs/our-guides-to-cruise-ports/vigo-spain-cruise-port-guide | services taxi locaux

Shuttle cruise to Porta do Sol

Porta do Sol / centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple if proposed by the company

Attention point

Not necessary as the centre is within walking distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board whether a city-centre shuttle service has been organised

Source : Turismo de Vigo - Route for cruise passengers: https://www.turismodevigo.org/en/route-cruise-passengers | Vigo Cruise Port Guide: https://anchorsup.com/blogs/our-guides-to-cruise-ports/vigo-spain-cruise-port-guide | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Vigo Guixar station

Vigo Guixar Railway Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to Guixar station with luggage

Attention point

Higher cost than walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; practical for regional trains or fast connections

Source : Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/ | Adif: https://www.adif.es/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Monte O Castro

Monte O Castro

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the panoramic park without having to walk uphill

Attention point

More expensive than bus or walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice for a quick view of the ria

Source : Turismo de Vigo: https://www.turismodevigo.org/ | Vitrasa Vigo: https://vitrasa.es/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Vigo Urzáiz / Vialia station

Vigo Urzáiz Railway Station / Vialia

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the station with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if train booked or timing is tight

Source : Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/ | Adif: https://www.adif.es/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Samil beach

Playa de Samil

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to Vigo's main beach

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good choice if the weather is favourable and there is sufficient stopover time.

Source : Turismo de Vigo: https://www.turismodevigo.org/ | Vitrasa Vigo: https://vitrasa.es/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Vigo airport

Vigo Airport / Peinador

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

Higher cost than line A Vitrasa

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin depending on traffic and flight schedule

Source : Spain.info Vigo Airport: https://www.spain.info/en/aeroplane/vigo-airport/ | Vitrasa Vigo: https://vitrasa.es/ | services taxi locaux

Walk to Vigo Guixar station

Vigo Guixar Railway Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 22 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Enables you to reach certain trains without a taxi

Attention point

Less pleasant urban walking with luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for regional trains according to Renfe / Adif timetable

Source : Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/ | Adif: https://www.adif.es/

City bus to Vigo Urzáiz / Vialia station

Vigo Urzáiz Railway Station / Vialia

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,63 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Vitrasa lines
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Connects to the main high-speed station and the Vialia shopping centre

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked near the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for Renfe connections and Vialia shopping centre

Source : Vitrasa Vigo: https://vitrasa.es/ | Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/

City bus to Monte O Castro

Monte O Castro

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,63 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Vitrasa lines
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical access to the panoramic park above the centre

Attention point

Final ascent possible depending on stop

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting panorama of the ria and short visit

Source : Vitrasa Vigo: https://vitrasa.es/ | Turismo de Vigo: https://www.turismodevigo.org/

City bus to Vigo airport

Vigo Airport / Peinador

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,63 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Frequency according to line A Vitrasa
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Official low-cost connection to the airport

Attention point

Duration and frequency vary according to day

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Spain.info indicates that line A links the airport to the city centre

Source : Spain.info Vigo Airport: https://www.spain.info/en/aeroplane/vigo-airport/ | Vitrasa Vigo: https://vitrasa.es/

Train to Pontevedra

Pontevedra Railway Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Renfe
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Fast link to Pontevedra from Vigo

Attention point

Need to get to Vigo station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check whether departure is from Urzáiz or Guixar depending on train

Source : Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/ | Adif: https://www.adif.es/

VTC to Casco Vello

Casco Vello de Vigo

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Not very useful for very short distances

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the terminal

Source : Turismo de Vigo - Route for cruise passengers: https://www.turismodevigo.org/en/route-cruise-passengers | Vigo Cruise Port Guide: https://anchorsup.com/blogs/our-guides-to-cruise-ports/vigo-spain-cruise-port-guide | opérateurs VTC locaux

Shuttle excursion to Baiona

Baiona

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Organised solution to a beautiful coastal town with safe return

Attention point

Imposed timetable according to excursion

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check free time and point of return to ship

Source : Turismo de Baiona: https://turismodebaiona.com/ | Vigo Cruise Port Guide: https://anchorsup.com/blogs/our-guides-to-cruise-ports/vigo-spain-cruise-port-guide | compagnies de croisière

VTC to Vigo airport

Vigo Airport / Peinador

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer at a pre-arranged price

Attention point

Dynamic prices available on request

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin if flying after disembarkation

Source : Spain.info Vigo Airport: https://www.spain.info/en/aeroplane/vigo-airport/ | Vitrasa Vigo: https://vitrasa.es/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Taxi to Baiona

Baiona

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available by reservation or local taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Baiona without relying on buses

Attention point

Return to be organised if short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return price and pick-up point

Source : Turismo de Baiona: https://turismodebaiona.com/ | Turismo Rías Baixas: https://www.turismoriasbaixas.com/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Baiona

Baiona

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to Baiona with fixed price

Attention point

Return to be organised if short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with pick-up time

Source : Turismo de Baiona: https://turismodebaiona.com/ | Turismo Rías Baixas: https://www.turismoriasbaixas.com/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Taxi to Pontevedra

Pontevedra old town

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to a beautiful historic Galician town centre

Attention point

More expensive than train or bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return if limited stopover

Source : Turismo Rías Baixas: https://www.turismoriasbaixas.com/ | Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/ | services taxi locaux

City bus to Samil beach

Playa de Samil

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,63 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Vitrasa lines
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical option to Vigo's large urban beach

Attention point

Longer journey and return to be checked according to line

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good beach option if the weather is favourable and the stopover is long enough.

Source : Vitrasa Vigo: https://vitrasa.es/ | Turismo de Vigo: https://www.turismodevigo.org/

Bus to Baiona

Baiona

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Regular frequency on intercity routes
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Excursion to a historic coastal town

Attention point

Secure return times

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check intercity timetables before leaving Vigo

Source : Monbus: https://www.monbus.es/ | Turismo de Baiona: https://turismodebaiona.com/

Bus to Pontevedra

Pontevedra

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to long-distance operators
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

A very pleasant way to reach the historic centre of Galicia

Attention point

Journey to be organised according to return timetable

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for long stopovers or if you know the timetable well.

Source : Monbus: https://www.monbus.es/ | Turismo Rías Baixas: https://www.turismoriasbaixas.com/

Shuttle excursion to Cíes Islands

Cíes Islands ferry departure / Vigo

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Depending on company, season and authorisation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Emblematic excursion to the National Maritime Park

Attention point

Depends on weather, season, quotas and boat timetable

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route to ferry departure point; check authorisation and return to ship

Source : Parque Nacional Illas Atlánticas: https://illasatlanticas.gal/ | Turismo de Vigo: https://www.turismodevigo.org/

Train to Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela Railway Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Renfe
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Possible rail excursion to Santiago de Compostela

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for long stopovers with confirmed return times

Source : Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/ | Turismo de Santiago: https://www.santiagoturismo.com/

Train to Ourense

Ourense Railway Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 95 min
Frequency Frequency according to Renfe
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Rail connection to Ourense and domestic connections

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; more suitable for transfers or long stopovers

Source : Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/ | Turismo de Ourense: https://www.turismodeourense.gal/

Shuttle excursion to Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela old town

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 60,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to a major site in Galicia

Attention point

Long journey and limited free time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; preferable if the company guarantees return to the ship

Source : Turismo de Santiago: https://www.santiagoturismo.com/ | Vigo Cruise Port Guide: https://anchorsup.com/blogs/our-guides-to-cruise-ports/vigo-spain-cruise-port-guide | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela old town

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 140,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to Santiago de Compostela without connection

Attention point

Long journey and high cost

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked only with a long stopover and safe return.

Source : Turismo de Santiago: https://www.santiagoturismo.com/ | Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela old town

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 160,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Comfortable transfer to Santiago with organised return journey

Attention point

High cost and long journey times

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked only with a long stopover and a confirmed return timetable.

Source : Turismo de Santiago: https://www.santiagoturismo.com/ | Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.