How to get to Gijón

Gijón, thanks to its location and its various communication routes, has a variety of transportation options.

By plane

The nearest airport is the Asturias Airport (OVD), located about 40 km from Gijón. More information is available on the official AENA website.

From the airport, you can easily reach Gijón by direct bus operated by ALSA (approximately 1 hour) or by taxi (30–40 minutes).

By train

The city of Gijón is connected by rail through the RENFE train station, offering long-distance and high-speed train services. From Madrid, AVE and Alvia trains take approximately 3 h 45 min – 4 h.

More information and timetables available at RENFE.

By car

Below are some estimated driving times to Gijón from different points in Spain:

From Madrid: approx. 5 hours (via A-66).
From Barcelona: approx. 8–9 hours (via A-2 and A-8).
From Seville: approx. 7–8.5 hours.
From Bilbao: approx. 3.5 hours.

More information available on the Gijón City Council website.