Ferrol is well connected by road, rail, bus, air and sea. Once in the city, the two main venues of the Night of the Pepitas, the Jofre Theatre and Praza de Armas, are in the centre, a few minutes' walk from each other.
- Jofre Theatre: Official ceremony (4:45 pm) and start of the parade (6:00 pm)
- Praza de Armas: Rondalla festival (7:00 pm)
See also how to get to each event venue and parking and transport in the city.
By air
Galicia's three airports are connected to Ferrol by the AP-9 motorway. More information at aena.es.
| Airport | Distance | Approx. time | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Coruña (LCG) | 52 km | 36 min | 981 187 200 |
| Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) | 93 km | 1 h | 981 547 500 |
| Vigo (VGO) | 178 km | 1 h 48 min | 986 268 200 |
By car
- AP-9, Atlantic Motorway: links Ferrol with A Coruña, Santiago, Pontevedra, Vigo, Tui and the Portuguese border.
- AG-64, Ferrol-Vilalba dual carriageway: joins the A-8 and A-6 at Vilalba.
- A-8, Cantabrian dual carriageway: connects with France along the Cantabrian coast.
- A-6, North-west dual carriageway: links with the rest of Spain via Lugo.
- A-52, Rías Baixas dual carriageway: links with the rest of Spain via Ourense.
Electric vehicle charging points: electromaps.com.
By bus
Bus station: Paseo da Estación, s/n. Phone: +34 981 324 700. Tourist coaches stop in Praza de Galicia, right in the centre.
- Alsa: National and international routes. Phone: 902 42 22 42. alsa.es
- Castromil-Monbus: Destinations within Galicia. Phone: 982 29 29 00 / 902 29 29 00. monbus.es
- Arriva Noroeste: Pontedeume, Betanzos, A Coruña, Santiago and Rías Baixas. Phone: 981 33 00 46. arriva.es
By train
Train station: Avenida de Compostela, s/n. Information and tickets at renfe.com and on +34 912 320 320.
- Long distance: one direct train a day to Madrid. With one change you can reach Barcelona, Hendaye and other destinations.
- Narrow gauge (former FEVE): links Ferrol with Bilbao along the Cantabrian coast.
- Commuter trains: to Pontedeume, Betanzos and A Coruña. Changing in A Coruña, to Santiago, Vilagarcía, Pontevedra, Vigo and Ourense.
- Transcantábrico: luxury tourist train between Donostia-San Sebastián and Santiago, stopping in Ferrol.
- Lighthouse Route tourist train: between Ferrol and Ribadeo; tickets on sale from May.
By taxi
Radio Taxi Ferrol: +34 981 355 555, radiotaxiferrol.com. The fleet includes people carriers, premium vehicles and wheelchair-accessible eurotaxis, and offers sightseeing routes along the Ferrol coast all year round.
Car hire
| Company | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | C/ Real, 213 | 981 30 02 34 | avis.es |
| Autos Brea | Avenida de Compostela, 4 (estación de autobuses, local 1) | 981 32 35 99 | autosbrea.com |
| Pepecar | — | 902 99 66 66 | pepecar.com |
By sea
- Ferrol-San Cibrao Port Authority: Curuxeiras Quay, s/n. Phone +34 981 338 075. Berths for visiting leisure craft; depending on arrival time, electricity, water and fuel may be available. apfsc.com
- Club do Mar de Ferrol: Carretera Alta del Puerto, 18. Phone +34 981 359 945 / +34 616 678 585. Berths when available, with water, electricity, showers and catering; pontoons at A Graña and Curuxeiras. clubdomarferrol.es
- Cruises: Ferrol welcomes around 40,000 cruise passengers a year.
Information provided by Ferrol Municipal Tourist Office. Details may change, so we recommend checking them before your visit. More information at visitferrol.com.