The cheapest and fastest buses from Ponferrada to León
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ponferrada to León is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ponferrada to León will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 16 buses that leave Ponferrada for León on Tue, May 05, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 05 the direct buses cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
10:00 AM1h20Ponferrada11:20 AMLeón$81One-way0 transfers
8:20 AM1h20Ponferrada9:40 AMLeón$91One-way0 transfers
5:20 PM1h10Ponferrada6:30 PMLeón$91One-way0 transfers
6:30 PM1h10Ponferrada7:40 PMLeón$91One-way0 transfers
6:40 AM1h20Ponferrada8:00 AMLeón$111One-way0 transfers
5:20 PM1h10Ponferrada6:30 PMLeón$91One-way0 transfers
6:30 PM1h10Ponferrada7:40 PMLeón$91One-way0 transfers
10:00 AM1h20Ponferrada11:20 AMLeón$81One-way0 transfers
8:20 AM1h20Ponferrada9:40 AMLeón$91One-way0 transfers
6:40 AM1h20Ponferrada8:00 AMLeón$111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ponferrada to León
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to León among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Ponferrada to León Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:02AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:23AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:33AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:38PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:48PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:33PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:03PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Live departures
Ponferrada to León bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ponferrada to León buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 8:00 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 9:20 AM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:20 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 2h10 | 11:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:23 AM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 2h07 | 11:30 AM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h50 | 12:20 PM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:33 AM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 1h47 | 12:20 PM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 6:10 PM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:33 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 1h37 | 6:10 PM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 7:45 PM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:35 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 2h10 | 7:45 PM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h50 | 10:50 PM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:03 PM Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 1h47 | 10:50 PM Leon, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ponferrada to León
Buses from Ponferrada to León run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by train.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Ponferrada to LeónYou can travel by bus between Ponferrada to León with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ponferrada to León
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ponferrada to León 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 León, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Catedral de León, a stunning Gothic cathedral known for its impressive stained glass windows and intricate architecture
- Basílica de San Isidoro, a Romanesque church housing the Royal Pantheon with remarkable frescoes
- Casa Botines, a modernist building designed by Antoni Gaudí, now serving as a museum
- Convento de San Marcos, a historic monastery with a Plateresque façade, now a luxury hotel and museum
- Museo de León, a museum showcasing the region's history from prehistoric times to the present.
- Barrio Húmedo, a lively area filled with tapas bars and vibrant nightlife, perfect for experiencing local cuisine and culture
- Explore the León Cathedral's rooftop for panoramic views of the city
- Attend a performance at the Teatro Emperador, a historic theater offering a variety of cultural events
- Visit the MUSAC, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Castilla y León, known for its avant-garde exhibitions
- Stroll along the Bernesga River, enjoying the scenic views and tranquil atmosphere.
- 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
- 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
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ponferrada to León
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Train: León Station
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