Madrid to Ponferrada bus with BlaBlaCar

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Ponferrada

Showing times and prices for Jun 25

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

BlaBlaCar
11:00AM4h10
Madrid
03:10PMPonferrada
$201One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
02:50PM4h20
Madrid
07:10PMPonferrada
$281One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
11:20AM4h40
Madrid
04:00PMPonferrada
$281One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:30AM4h50
Madrid
11:20AMPonferrada
$301One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
03:20PM4h10
Madrid
07:30PMPonferrada
$301One-way
0 transfers

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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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€41

Average price

Cheapest

€45

Average price

5h 46m

Average duration

5h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 42m

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Fastest

4h 12m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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Live departures

Madrid to Ponferrada bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, June 24
Last updated at 2:29 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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blablacar3:00 PM Madrid
5h20
8:20 PM Ponferrada0 transfersDirect
blablacar4:00 PM Madrid
3h50
7:50 PM Ponferrada0 transfersDirect
blablacar4:10 PM Madrid
4h10
8:20 PM Ponferrada0 transfersDirect
blablacar5:20 PM Madrid
4h20
9:40 PM Ponferrada0 transfersDirect
blablacar5:40 PM Madrid
4h30
10:10 PM Ponferrada0 transfersDirect
blablacar4:30 AM Madrid
4h50
9:20 AM Ponferrada0 transfersDirect
blablacar9:00 AM Madrid
4h10
1:10 PM Ponferrada0 transfersDirect
blablacar9:20 AM Madrid
4h40
2:00 PM Ponferrada0 transfersDirect
blablacar12:50 PM Madrid
4h20
5:10 PM Ponferrada0 transfersDirect
blablacar1:20 PM Madrid
4h10
5:30 PM Ponferrada0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Madrid to Ponferrada

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Buses from Madrid to Ponferrada run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $23 (€18)
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $23 (€18)

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.

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Madrid to Ponferrada

Madrid
Ponferrada
The major bus station for departures in Madrid is Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses for your trip from Madrid to Ponferrada.
Madrid, Estación Sur de AutobusesWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
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ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Calle de Méndez Álvaro
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
  • La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
  • Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
12 km
carConnection
Car connection
Av de la Hispanidad
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km)
  • La Pausa (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, follow the signs to the taxi rank.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
  • Bus: 200, 101 Metro: 8 Train: C1, C10
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Calle de la Princesa
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available near the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
  • Bus: 1, 2, 44, 82, 132, C1, C2 Metro: 3, 6
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Ponferrada is Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses for your trip to Ponferrada from Madrid.
Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses

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