- Must visit
Museo de los Caminos
Gaudí’s palace museum explores the Camino, sacred art, and the building itself; Astorga’s standout museum experience.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
47 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ponferrada to Astorga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ponferrada to Astorga will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 20 buses that leave Ponferrada for Astorga on Tue, Aug 04, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 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.
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NormalBuses from Ponferrada to Astorga run on average 14 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 but you can travel from only $7 by train.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average bus duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:02AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:02AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:02AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:23AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:33AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:26PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 02:26PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:51PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:38PM | Arrival Time 02:51PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:48PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:33PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:03PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Ponferrada to Astorga buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 9:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 10:00 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:05 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0h55 | 10:00 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
Normal | 6:00 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 6:50 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0h55 | 7:55 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:02 AM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0h53 | 7:55 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:20 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h16 | 10:36 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:23 AM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 1h13 | 10:36 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 11:30 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:33 AM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0h57 | 11:30 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 1:20 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 1:15 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:10 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h16 | 2:26 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:13 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 1h13 | 2:26 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 3:45 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:48 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0h57 | 3:45 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 5:20 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:33 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0h47 | 5:20 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 6:50 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:35 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 1h15 | 6:50 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 8:00 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Astorga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Astorga trip today.
Gaudí’s palace museum explores the Camino, sacred art, and the building itself; Astorga’s standout museum experience.
Museum inside the cathedral with sculpture, goldsmithing, and liturgical treasures that illuminate centuries of local faith and art.
Excellent local museum on Astorga’s Roman past, featuring mosaics, inscriptions, and finds from ancient Asturica Augusta.
Astorga’s lively main square, framed by the town hall and arcades, ideal for architecture, people-watching, and local atmosphere.
Historic route connecting major monuments, with Roman traces, churches, and noble buildings that summarize the old city well.
Historic approach used by pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, adding cultural depth and a strong sense of route heritage.
Cocido maragato is Astorga’s signature chickpea stew with pork and meats, served in reverse order. It is the emblematic dish of Maragatería cuisine.
Mantecadas de Astorga are buttery sponge cakes with a protected status. Their rich aroma and paper wrappers make them the city’s best-known traditional sweet.
Hojaldres de Astorga are crisp puff pastries glazed with sugar. They are a classic local pastry linked to the city’s long confectionery tradition.
Refined restaurant known for updated Leonese cuisine and polished service. A strong choice for tasting regional products in an elegant setting.
Traditional dining room celebrated for cocido maragato. A classic stop for hearty local food in a historic Astorga atmosphere.
Well-known local restaurant serving Leonese dishes, grilled meats, and regional specialties. Casual and dependable for a traditional meal.
Astorga is cheaper than major Spanish cities. Rooms, meals, and local transport are generally modest, though summer and Camino demand can raise central prices.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ponferrada to Astorga 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 Astorga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ponferrada to Astorga buses use the Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses to Astorga, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Ponferrada and Astorga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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