Pontevedra is well connected by train — it sits on the main Galician rail line between Vigo and Santiago de Compostela, and there are frequent services throughout the day. The journey from Santiago takes about 50 minutes; from Vigo about 25. The station is a ten-minute walk from the old town.
The nearest airports are Vigo (30 km south) and Santiago de Compostela (65 km north). Vigo airport has connections to Madrid and Barcelona; Santiago has a wider range of international routes including Ryanair services to various European cities. Buses connect both airports to Pontevedra.
By road, the AP-9 motorway runs through the city and connects to the broader Galician network.