- Must visit
Museo Provincial de Lugo
The city’s main museum, known for archaeology, Roman-era pieces, Galician art, and ethnography in a historic former convent.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ponferrada to Lugo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ponferrada to Lugo will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 8 buses that leave Ponferrada for Lugo on Sun, Jun 07, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 94 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to Lugo 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 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Lugo:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ponferrada to Lugo costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Lugo take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 1h 26m versus 1h 18m 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 Alsa | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Ponferrada to Lugo buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 12:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:30 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h35 | 3:05 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 5:00 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 9:15 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 10:35 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 12:20 AM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
Normal | 5:15 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 6:55 AM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:25 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h35 | 10:00 AM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ponferrada to Lugo run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 58 miles (94 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 58 miles (94 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 5:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Lugo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lugo trip today.
The city’s main museum, known for archaeology, Roman-era pieces, Galician art, and ethnography in a historic former convent.
An archaeological museum built around a Roman house and the remains of a mithraeum, offering insight into Lugo’s ancient past.
Interactive local history museum with multimedia exhibits covering Lugo from Roman times to the present.
The walled old town is the essential area to explore, packed with Roman heritage, squares, churches, and local streets.
The top walkway of the Roman wall offers one of Lugo’s best urban walks, with broad views over the old and new city.
Lugo’s main square, lively and elegant, surrounded by arcades and civic buildings and central to local daily life.
Galician-style octopus served with olive oil, paprika, and coarse salt, often on a wooden plate. It is one of the region's most iconic dishes and very popular in Lugo.
Traditional Galician soup made with greens, potatoes, beans, and usually pork products. It is a hearty staple closely associated with inland Galicia, including Lugo.
Cured pork shoulder served with turnip greens, potatoes, and often chorizo. It is a classic festive dish throughout Galicia and commonly found in Lugo.
Well-known Lugo restaurant offering creative Galician cooking with modern presentation and a stylish, contemporary atmosphere.
Popular traditional venue recognized for classic Galician recipes, quality ingredients, and a warm, long-established dining room.
Established restaurant in Lugo known for traditional Galician cuisine, seafood, and refined local dishes in an elegant setting.
Generally affordable by Spanish city standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels vary by season.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafes. Taxis are usually rounded up, and hotel tips are optional.
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