4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ponferrada to Astorga
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Buses per day
3
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 3 buses that leave Ponferrada for Astorga on Sat, Jun 20, 3 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 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.
4:35 PM1h15Ponferrada5:50 PMAstorga$81One-way0 transfers- 3:35 PM1h15Ponferrada4:50 PMAstorga$81One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM0h50Ponferrada12:20 PMAstorga$91One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM0h50Ponferrada12:20 PMAstorga$91One-way0 transfers
- 4:35 PM1h15Ponferrada5:50 PMAstorga$81One-way0 transfers
- 3:35 PM1h15Ponferrada4:50 PMAstorga$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ponferrada to Astorga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to Astorga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Astorga:
A train is $0.40 (€0.33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Astorga costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 4m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 51m versus 41m 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, Empresa Vivas.
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.
Ponferrada to Astorga Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:02AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:02AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:02AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:23AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:33AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:26PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 02:26PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:48PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:33PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | 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 Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:03PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Live departures
Ponferrada to Astorga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ponferrada to Astorga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | |
| Normal | 9:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 10:00 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:03 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 0h57 | 10:00 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ponferrada to Astorga
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Buses from Ponferrada to Astorga run on average 14 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) 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 (€7) |
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 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Empresa Vivas from Ponferrada to AstorgaYou can travel by bus between Ponferrada to Astorga with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Empresa Vivas for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ponferrada to Astorga
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.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Episcopal Palace of Astorga, a neo-Gothic palace designed by Antoni Gaudí now housing a museum dedicated to the Camino de Santiago
- Astorga Cathedral, a Gothic and Baroque architectural masterpiece with an impressive collection of religious art
- Roman Museum, an archaeological site showcasing the remains of ancient Roman baths and mosaics
- Plaza Mayor, a lively central square surrounded by historic buildings and cafes
- Chocolate Museum, a small museum detailing the history of chocolate production in Astorga.
- Explore the local markets for traditional Astorga products
- Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic city center
- Attend a local festival or event to experience Astorga's vibrant culture
- Take a scenic hike along the Camino de Santiago route
- Visit local artisan shops to discover unique crafts and souvenirs.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ponferrada to Astorga
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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