- 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 08
$14
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$14
Fastest journey on Sep 08
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
1 h 35 m
Buses on Sep 08
18
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from León to Ponferrada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from León to Ponferrada will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 18 buses from León to Ponferrada, including 18 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct buses cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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 León to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 León to Ponferrada:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from León to Ponferrada costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:57AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:07PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:37PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for León to Ponferrada buses for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 12:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 2h10 | 2:40 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 2h07 | 2:37 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1h50 | 4:20 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:45 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1h57 | 5:42 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:45 PM Leon, Bus Station | 2h00 | 5:45 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1h45 | 6:30 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 2h07 | 7:37 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 2h10 | 7:40 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1h20 | 8:20 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
Normal | 6:00 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1h55 | 7:55 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1h47 | 9:47 AM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1h50 | 9:50 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 2h10 | 11:40 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 2h07 | 11:37 AM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from León to Ponferrada run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 but you can travel from only $12 by train.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 9:30 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 León 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 León to Ponferrada buses use the Leon, 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 León and Ponferrada bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Leon, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from León city centre. Public transport options include:
Leon, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Leon, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Leon, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leon, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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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