Have you ever wondered how to get to Tui, the charming starting point of the Portuguese Camino? If you’re planning to do the Camino de Santiago and are traveling from Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Santiago, or Vigo, you’ll find all the information you need here. Join me in discovering the best transportation options to reach Tui. Don’t miss out!
The city of Tui is located in the south of the province of Pontevedra, bordering Portugal and overlooking the Miño River. As the capital of the municipality with about 17,000 inhabitants, it is the starting point for many pilgrims each year. Tui is well-connected within Galicia, and there are several options for getting there, depending on where you’re coming from and the mode of transport you choose.
Skyline of Tui
How to get to Tui from Madrid
Madrid is one of the cities from which many people depart for Tui, and perhaps the easiest point to reach. You have several options for doing so.
By train
To get to Tui from Madrid by train, you need to take a high-speed train (AVE) or a long-distance train to Vigo. This journey can take between 4 and 6 hours. From Vigo, you can take a regional train that will take you directly to Tui in approximately 30 minutes.
Another option is to get off the train in Ourense, a journey of about 3 hours, and then take another train to Tui, which will be 1 hour more.
Check Renfe’s schedules. Keep in mind that Tui’s train station is not in the city center but in Guillarei, about 3 km away. You can reach your final destination by calling a taxi in Tui.
By bus
Another option is the bus, with a journey from Madrid to Vigo of 8 hours with the company AVANZA. Once in Vigo, you need to take a bus with the company Lugove, which will take you to Tui in 1 hour and 30 minutes.
By car
If you prefer the freedom of driving, the trip from Madrid to Tui by car takes around 6 hours and covers 600 km. A combination of highways and roads will get you to Tui.
Tui is well connected with Galicia and Spain through highways and roads
Can you get to Tui from Barcelona?
To get to Tui from Barcelona, we have several options.
By train
Traveling by train from Barcelona to Tui is a bit more complicated than from Madrid, mainly because of the distance. First, you need to take a train to Vigo with Renfe, and from there take another train or the bus from the company Lugove. The total trip can take around 12 hours, depending on the connections.
By plane and train/bus
A faster option is to fly from Barcelona to Vigo or Santiago de Compostela. From either of these airports, you can take a train and/or a bus to Tui. In the case of Santiago de Compostela, this city is well connected with Vigo by train (Renfe) and bus, in this case with the company Monbus. Upon arrival in Vigo, you can take the bus from the company Lugove.
By car
Driving from Barcelona to Tui is a longer adventure, with an approximate duration of 11 hours over 1100 km. A combination of highways and roads will get you to Tui.
Tui is a monumental city worth a visit and a Camino
How to get from Seville to Tui
And from Seville, we also have options, which we will tell you about below.
By train
To get to Tui from Seville by train, you need to travel to Vigo or Santiago de Compostela. Once in Vigo, well connected with Santiago de Compostela by Renfe or Monbus, you can get to Tui by train or with the bus company Lugove. The complete journey can take about 10 hours.
By car
Driving from Seville to Tui is an option that will take you approximately 8 hours over 700 km during which you can cross Portugal. It will be a combination of highways and roads that will get you to Tui.
Tips for getting from Santiago and Vigo to Tui
Wherever you come from, you will always end up in Santiago de Compostela or Vigo. Take note of the final details to get to Tui:
- from Santiago de Compostela: train with Renfe or bus with Monbus to Vigo, and then another bus with Lugove;
- from Vigo: bus with Lugove.
A pilgrim waiting for the bus
And if I come by car, what options do I have?
Wherever you come from, if you have decided to arrive in Tui by car, you surely have some questions, Where do I leave the car in Tui? How do I get back there? Also, we propose a super comfortable option that you may not know about.
Leave the car in Tui in a parking
Tui is not a very big city, it does not have many inhabitants, and it is not dangerous. You can leave the car parked on the street, as it does not have many parking restrictions.
Another option is to leave it in a private, closed, and protected parking lot, and you will have more peace of mind. There are several parking options you can hire.
Return from Santiago by bus
If you decide to leave your car in Tui and return to pick it up after completing your pilgrimage to Santiago, you have the options mentioned above.
If you want, we can pick you up and take you wherever you want
Vehicle transfer from Tui to Santiago
And here we leave you the best proposal. Can you imagine finishing your Camino from Tui, and upon reaching Santiago de Compostela having your car waiting? It seems like magic, but it is not.
On our trips, we offer you a very comfortable vehicle transfer service. When you arrive in Tui, we pick up your car and take it to Santiago, where we will leave it safe.
This is an ideal option for those who want to pilgrimage without worries, as well as for those who are doing the Camino with a dog or by bicycle. For these last two options, it is very advantageous since you avoid traveling by public transport and its limitations for pets and bicycles.
And if I need a transfer?
If you need a transfer, we can help. Whether from Santiago airport, from the city, or from any other point in Galicia, with a dog or bike, you can request it online through our transfer pages.
If you are doing the Camino for the first time, you may have chosen Tui and the last 100 km of the Portuguese Camino. Now that you know all the options, getting to Tui will be a piece of cake. No matter where you come from, there are multiple options to make your trip comfortable and hassle-free. So get ready, plan your route, and enjoy the trip! Buen Camino!
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