- Must visit
Museo del Bierzo
Main local history museum of El Bierzo, housed in a historic building in the center. Its collections cover archaeology, ethnography, and the region’s cultural heritage.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
55 m
Buses per day
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 $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 18 buses that leave Astorga for Ponferrada on Fri, Jun 19, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 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, Jun 19 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 train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m 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 train is $0.52 (€0.43) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Astorga to Ponferrada costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 9m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 59m 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 01:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:57AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:57AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:37PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:07PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:42PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:07PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:07PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Astorga to Ponferrada buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 6:50 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 7:55 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 | 8:50 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 9:50 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 | 10:20 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 11:40 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 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 | 1h17 | 2:37 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:20 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 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 | 1:45 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h55 | 2:40 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 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 | |
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Buses from Astorga to Ponferrada run on average 13 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.
There are 13 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 55m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
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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.
Main local history museum of El Bierzo, housed in a historic building in the center. Its collections cover archaeology, ethnography, and the region’s cultural heritage.
Large industrial and science museum set in the former Compostilla I power plant. It is one of Ponferrada’s most distinctive cultural sites, explaining energy production and industrial heritage.
Museum dedicated to the history of radio broadcasting, created around the legacy of broadcaster Luis del Olmo. A good stop for media history and local culture in the old town.
Historic old town with medieval lanes, traditional squares, and many of the city’s main monuments. It is the best area for first-time visitors and atmospheric evening walks.
One of Ponferrada’s signature streets, linking important monuments in the old quarter. It is ideal for a slow walk through the city’s most historic urban scenery.
Main civic square framed by historic architecture and close to key heritage sights. A natural meeting point and one of the classic places to feel the rhythm of the old center.
The signature dish of El Bierzo: pork rib and tail cuts seasoned, stuffed into casing, then cured and cooked, usually served with cabbage and potatoes.
Roasted peppers from the Bierzo area, prized for their sweetness and protected local origin; often served as a tapa or side dish.
Air-cured smoked beef from León province, commonly sliced thin as a tapa and valued for its deep, savory flavor.
A Michelin-starred restaurant in Ponferrada known for creative cuisine rooted in El Bierzo products, with an elegant contemporary atmosphere.
A classic local restaurant associated with traditional Leonese and Bierzo cooking, especially hearty regional specialties in a formal setting.
A well-known traditional mesón with rustic atmosphere, popular for grilled meats, regional dishes, and generous portions.
Generally cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona. Good value for menus, coffee, and local bars; hotels vary by season.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Not expected for coffee or tapas, but small change is appreciated. Round up taxis.
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