How to get to Tui?

Practical guide on how to get to Tui, starting point of the Portuguese Way, with the main transportation options from various cities. The article details routes by car, train, bus, and plane, as well as useful tips for organizing the trip in a simple and efficient manner.

Have you ever wondered how to get to Tui, the charming starting point of the Portuguese Way? If you are going to undertake the Camino de Santiago and are traveling from Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Santiago, or Vigo, here you will find all the information you need. Join me in discovering the best transportation options to reach Tui. Don't miss it!

The city of Tui is located to the south of the province of Pontevedra, bordering Portugal and overlooking the Miño River. As the capital of the municipality, with around 17,000 inhabitants, it is the starting point for many pilgrims each year. Tui is well connected within Galicia, and there are several options to get there, depending on where you are coming from and the means you choose.

Skyline of Tui

How to get to Tui from Madrid

Madrid is one of the cities from which the most people depart to Tui, and perhaps the easiest point to reach. You have several options to do so.

By train

To get to Tui from Madrid by train, you must 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 catch a regional train that will take you directly to Tui in approximately 30 minutes.

Another option is to get off the train in Ourense, on a journey of about 3 hours, and then take another train to Tui, which will take 1 more hour.

Check the schedules of Renfe. Keep in mind that the train station in Tui is not in the city center, but in Guillarei, about 3 km away. You can reach your final destination by calling a taxi from Tui.

By bus

Another option is the bus, on a journey from Madrid to Vigo of 8 hours with the company AVANZA. Once in Vigo, you must 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 journey from Madrid to Tui by car takes around 6 hours and 600 km. A combination of highways, motorways, and roads will take you to Tui.

Tui is well connected to 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 due to the distance. First, you must take a train to Vigo with Renfe, and from there take another train or the bus from the company Lugove. The total journey 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 to Vigo by train (Renfe) and bus, in this case with the company Monbus. Upon arriving 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, motorways, and roads will take you to Tui.

Tui is a monumental city that deserves a visit and a Camino

How to get from Sevilla to Tui

And from Sevilla, we also have options, which we will explain below.

By train

To get to Tui from Sevilla by train, you must travel to Vigo or Santiago de Compostela. Once in Vigo, well connected to Santiago de Compostela with Renfe or Monbus, you can reach Tui by train or with the bus company Lugove. The complete journey can take about 10 hours.

By car

Driving from Sevilla to Tui is an option that will take you approximately 8 hours over 700 km, during which you will cross Portugal. It will be a combination of highways, motorways, and roads that will take 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 for reaching 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 a bus

And if I come by car, what options do I have?

Wherever you come from, if you have decided to arrive by car to Tui, you probably have some questions, such as, Where do I leave the car in Tui? How do I get back there? Additionally, we propose a super comfortable option that you may not know about.

Leaving the car in Tui in a parking lot

Tui is not a very large city, it does not have many inhabitants, and it is not dangerous. You can leave your car parked on the street, as there are not many parking restrictions.

Another option is to leave it in a private parking lot, closed and protected, so you will have more peace of mind. There are several parking options that you can hire.

Returning 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 will pick you up and take you wherever you want

Vehicle Transfer from Tui to Santiago

And here we present the best proposal. Can you imagine finishing your Camino from Tui, and upon arriving in Santiago de Compostela, having your car waiting for you? It seems like magic, but it is not.

In our trips, we offer you a vehicle transfer service that is very convenient. When you arrive in Tui, we will pick up your car and take it to Santiago, where we will keep it safe.

This is an ideal option for those who want to pilgrimage without worries, as well as for those who are going to do the Camino by bicycle. For this latter option it is very advantageous, as you avoid traveling by public transport and its limitations for bicycles.

What if I need a transfer?

If you need a transfer, we can help you. Whether from Santiago airport, from the city, or from any other point in Galicia, you can request it online through our transfers pages.

If you are going to do the Camino for the first time, you may have chosen Tui and the last 100 km of the Portuguese Way. 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 journey! Buen Camino!