4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Ponferrada
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Buses per day
15
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 $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 15 buses that leave Madrid for Ponferrada on Thu, Nov 06, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 338 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.
Supra Economy
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 €36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Madrid to Ponferrada Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Live departures
Madrid to Ponferrada bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Ponferrada buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h15 | 4:00 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h30 | 4:00 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h10 | 12:10 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:15 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 4h55 | 12:10 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 8:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h45 | 2:15 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 2:15 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 4h45 | 2:15 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Supra Economy | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h20 | 5:35 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h15 | 10:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 4:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h15 | 10:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 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 5 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 210 miles (338 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 210 miles (338 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa, Alsa Supra from Madrid to PonferradaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Ponferrada with BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa, Alsa Supra for as low as $34 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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.
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
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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