- Must visit
Aquarium Finisterrae
Seafront aquarium and marine museum known for Atlantic ecosystems, coastal views and its signature open-air seal pool.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ponferrada to A Coruña is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ponferrada to A Coruña will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 8 buses that leave Ponferrada for A Coruña on Sat, Jun 20, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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 Ponferrada to A Coruña among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Ponferrada to A Coruña:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ponferrada to A Coruña costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to A Coruña take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $42 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 6m 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.
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 03:50AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Ponferrada to A Coruña buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 5:15 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 8:00 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:50 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 2h55 | 8:45 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:25 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 11:10 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 3:00 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 6:30 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 10:00 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 9:15 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 2h35 | 11:50 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 2h35 | 1:35 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ponferrada to A Coruña run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 5:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of A Coruña — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect A Coruña trip today.
Seafront aquarium and marine museum known for Atlantic ecosystems, coastal views and its signature open-air seal pool.
Regional fine arts museum with Galician, Spanish and European painting, sculpture and decorative arts in a historic city building.
Large science and technology museum with interactive exhibits and notable historic objects, popular for families and curious visitors.
The city's grand main square, lined with arcades and dominated by City Hall, essential for first-time visitors.
Historic old town with quiet lanes, churches, viewpoints and maritime heritage, ideal for wandering on foot.
Long seafront promenade wrapping around much of the city, perfect for walking, cycling and coastal views.
Galician-style octopus served with olive oil, paprika, and coarse salt, often on a wooden plate. It is one of Galicia’s most iconic dishes and a staple in A Coruña.
A traditional Galician pie with a savory filling, commonly tuna, cod, or meat with onion and pepper. It is a classic everyday food across A Coruña and Galicia.
A hearty Galician soup made with greens, potatoes, beans, and usually pork products. It is a comforting regional classic, especially in cooler weather.
Well-regarded central restaurant serving refined Galician cuisine with quality seafood, meats, and local produce in a polished but relaxed setting.
Traditional seafood restaurant known for Galician classics such as octopus and shellfish, with a long-established local reputation and classic dining room atmosphere.
Established seafood-focused restaurant popular for shellfish, fish, and classic Galician cooking, offering a more formal atmosphere near the port area.
Moderate by Spanish standards: tapas and coffee are affordable, while hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafés; round up taxis.
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