Madrid to Ponferrada bus with BlaBlaCar
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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Ponferrada
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Ponferrada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Ponferrada will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid for Ponferrada on Wed, Jun 25, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 338 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Madrid to Ponferrada
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price |
5h 46m Average duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Ponferrada bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM Madrid | 5h20 | 8:20 PM Ponferrada | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Madrid | 3h50 | 7:50 PM Ponferrada | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:10 PM Madrid | 4h10 | 8:20 PM Ponferrada | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:20 PM Madrid | 4h20 | 9:40 PM Ponferrada | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:40 PM Madrid | 4h30 | 10:10 PM Ponferrada | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:30 AM Madrid | 4h50 | 9:20 AM Ponferrada | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM Madrid | 4h10 | 1:10 PM Ponferrada | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:20 AM Madrid | 4h40 | 2:00 PM Ponferrada | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:50 PM Madrid | 4h20 | 5:10 PM Ponferrada | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:20 PM Madrid | 4h10 | 5:30 PM Ponferrada | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Ponferrada
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Distance 209 miles (337 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 08:15 |
Last bus 18:00 |
Bus companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Alsa Supra from Madrid to Ponferrada
Buy your official Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Alsa Supra bus tickets from Madrid to Ponferrada from $59 (€48) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
Bus information from Madrid to Ponferrada with Alsa:
- Average Duration: 4 h 15 min
- Cheapest Price: $93
- Alsa frequency: 9 a day
Buses from Madrid to Ponferrada
Travellers who want to travel between Madrid and Ponferrada can choose between 10 daily coach departures. The fastest option has a duration of just 4 hours and becomes, of course, a comfortable, reliable and fast alternative to make this journey any day of the year.
What buses go from Madrid to Ponferrada?
All Madrid Ponferrada buses are managed by Alsa, one of the most consolidated companies in the Spanish passenger transport sector. It offers standard buses and Supra, the latter option that increases the level of satisfaction and comfort during the journey, with features such as free wifi, lights, screen with personalized entertainment, good amplitude, bottle of water and bathroom.
How long is the bus from Madrid to Ponferrada?
The distance separating these two Spanish towns is 380 kilometres. The Madrid Ponferrada buses make this route, in each and every case, in between 4 and 5 hours. These are always direct itineraries, with no stops or stopovers of any kind.
How many buses from Madrid to Ponferrada?
They are 10 buses that daily carry out this tour. The schedules are spread throughout the day, although it is in the afternoon when most of them are concentrated: a total of half a dozen. 2 more are first thing in the morning, and the rest in the evening.
Where do buses from Madrid to Ponferrada depart from and arrive at?
This station is located in Avenida Méndez Álvaro, a central area of the capital of Spain that can be reached by metro using the circular line 6, by bus with the 8, 102, 113, 148 and 152, as well as on the Renfe suburban trains C5, C7 and C10. Its users also have parking with 290 spaces, waiting room, box office area, several cafes and shops, slogans and a good level of services.
Ponferrada bus station: with a lot of daily activity, this station is located 1.4 kilometres from the centre, which can be reached by walking in less than 20 minutes. Nearby there is a shopping centre with a supermarket, 600 metres away, as well as recommended hotel establishments and a petrol station. To move around the city, bus line C1 is the alternative.
FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Ponferrada
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
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- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Ponferrada
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office- 06:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km)
- La Pausa (0.3 km).
- Available outside the terminal, follow the signs to the taxi rank.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 101 Metro: 8 Train: C1, C10
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 44, 82, 132, C1, C2 Metro: 3, 6
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