Cities Near Pontevedra
Cities near Pontevedra, Spain: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, Ourense. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Pontevedra, Spain is Vigo, about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 28 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigo | 14 mi / 23 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Santiago de Compostela | 31 mi / 51 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ourense | 40 mi / 65 km | 1 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Braga | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| A Coruña | 66 mi / 107 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lugo | 68 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ferrol | 76 mi / 122 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Felgueiras | 77 mi / 124 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Porto | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ponferrada | 105 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Pontevedra
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, Ourense, Braga, A Coruña. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Pontevedra
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Ponferrada. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Pontevedra include Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, Ourense, Braga, A Coruña. The closest is Vigo, about 14 miles (23 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.