- Must visit
La Fábrica de Luz. Museo de la Energía
Industrial heritage and science museum in a restored power station, explaining coal, electricity, and the region’s energy history. One of the area’s most distinctive museum visits.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from A Coruña to Ponferrada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from A Coruña to Ponferrada will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 7 buses that leave A Coruña for Ponferrada on Thu, Jul 09, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from A Coruña to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from A Coruña to Ponferrada:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from A Coruña to Ponferrada costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $42 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for A Coruña to Ponferrada buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 11:45 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 3:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 3:10 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 5:55 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:55 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 7:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 7:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 1:15 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:40 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 2h35 | 9:15 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 12:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from A Coruña to Ponferrada run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 5:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Ponferrada — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ponferrada trip today.
Industrial heritage and science museum in a restored power station, explaining coal, electricity, and the region’s energy history. One of the area’s most distinctive museum visits.
Museum dedicated to the history of radio in Spain, created around broadcaster Luis del Olmo. A compact local museum with vintage receivers, microphones, and broadcasting memorabilia.
City museum in the old prison building covering archaeology, local history, and culture of El Bierzo. A solid introduction to Ponferrada and the wider comarca.
Historic center with medieval streets, traditional facades, and easy access to the castle, basilica, and key museums. The best area for strolling and atmosphere.
Main civic square framed by historic buildings and the town hall. A natural meeting point and one of the most photogenic urban spaces in central Ponferrada.
Lively square beside the basilica and close to the castle, central to the old town’s identity. Good for photos, people-watching, and orienting yourself in the historic core.
The signature dish of El Bierzo: pork rib, tail and other cuts stuffed into a casing, smoked and cured, then cooked and served with cabbage and potatoes.
Roasted red peppers from El Bierzo, prized for their sweetness and protected local status. Often served as a tapa, salad or side dish.
Air-cured beef, deeply savory and traditional in León province. It is commonly served thinly sliced with olive oil as a tapa or starter.
Refined contemporary restaurant in Ponferrada with a strong reputation for modern tasting menus rooted in Bierzo products and flavors.
Popular, established spot for tapas, wine and casual dining, appreciated for local products and a lively central atmosphere.
Traditional restaurant in Ponferrada known for regional Leonese and Bierzo cooking, including hearty local specialties in a classic setting.
Generally affordable by Spanish city standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while upscale dining and hotels cost more in peak Camino season.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change in cafés is enough. Taxis are usually rounded up, and hotel tipping is optional.
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