- Must visit
Museo del Castillo de los Templarios
Museum inside the Templar Castle showcasing medieval life, arms, and archaeology, adding strong context to Ponferrada’s most famous monument.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€7
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€7
Fastest journey on Sep 18
52 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
55 m
Buses on Sep 18
18
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Astorga to Ponferrada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Astorga to Ponferrada will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 18 buses from Astorga to Ponferrada, including 18 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 52 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 57 m 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 Astorga to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Astorga to Ponferrada:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Astorga to Ponferrada costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 7m.
Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 1h 5m versus 45m 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, Empresa Vivas.
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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:47AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:07PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:42PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:37PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:07PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
The table below shows live departures for Astorga to Ponferrada buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 8:50 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 9:50 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:50 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h57 | 9:47 AM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:20 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 11:40 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:20 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h17 | 11:37 AM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:50 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h55 | 11:45 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:20 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 2:40 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:20 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h17 | 2:37 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:45 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h55 | 2:40 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:45 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h52 | 2:37 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:20 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 4:20 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h57 | 5:42 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 5:45 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 6:30 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:20 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h17 | 7:37 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:20 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 7:40 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:10 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 10:10 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:10 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h57 | 10:07 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Astorga to Ponferrada run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €6 by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 52m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 9:20 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.
Museum inside the Templar Castle showcasing medieval life, arms, and archaeology, adding strong context to Ponferrada’s most famous monument.
Contemporary museum devoted to Spain’s energy story, with interactive displays on coal, electricity, and transition, set in a restored power plant.
Important contemporary art museum with changing exhibitions and striking architecture, one of the region’s leading cultural venues.
Historic square beside the basilica and castle, one of Ponferrada’s most atmospheric spots for architecture and photos.
Historic quarter around the castle and basilica, best explored on foot for medieval lanes, stone buildings, and Camino character.
Main square of the old town, framed by historic buildings and arcades, ideal for orienting yourself before visiting nearby monuments.
Smoked pork sausage from El Bierzo, usually pan-fried or grilled. It is one of the comarca’s best-known cured meats and a staple in local taverns.
A hearty chickpea and meat stew linked to nearby Maragatería but widely eaten in Ponferrada. It is famous for its unusual serving order and rich flavor.
Roasted green peppers from El Bierzo with a sweet, delicate flavor. They are prized for local terroir and often served grilled or preserved.
Refined restaurant in Ponferrada known for contemporary Bierzo cuisine, tasting menus, and polished service in an elegant setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant specializing in Bierzo classics and seasonal products, with a warm dining room and strong local reputation.
Popular central venue for León and Bierzo cooking, offering local meats, botillo, and regional wines in a classic, comfortable atmosphere.
More affordable than Spain's big cities, with lower hotel rates, modest dining prices, and low local transport costs.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Astorga to Ponferrada by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ponferrada, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Astorga to Ponferrada buses use the Astorga, Estación de Autobuses to Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada). Use this guide to compare Astorga and Ponferrada bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) is 1 km from Ponferrada city centre. Public transport options include:
Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria available nearby
Wi-Fi is available at Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada). ATMs are available at Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada).
Ticket office support is available at Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada).
Available at Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada): Wheelchair accessible.
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