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Museo de Zamora
Key museum on Zamora’s celebrated Romanesque art, displaying sculpture, painting, and liturgical works from the province.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pontevedra to Zamora is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pontevedra to Zamora will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 1 buses from Pontevedra to Zamora, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 261 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 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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Buses from Pontevedra to Zamora run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 but you can travel from only $17 by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:55, the last at 17:05. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 5h 35m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Pontevedra to Zamora buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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Normal | 5:05 PM Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 5h35 | 10:40 PM Zamora, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Key museum on Zamora’s celebrated Romanesque art, displaying sculpture, painting, and liturgical works from the province.
Museum dedicated to Semana Santa, displaying pasos, sculptures, and devotional objects central to Zamora’s identity.
Ethnographic museum of Castilla y León with costumes, tools, and folk culture exhibits in a modern central building.
Principal square framed by arcades and civic buildings, lively for strolling and a practical base for exploring central Zamora.
Medieval old town of narrow lanes, Romanesque churches, and stone houses, perfect for slow walks through historic Zamora.
Riverside park and promenade offering some of the city’s best views toward the cathedral, bridge, and Duero banks.
Rice baked with pork, chorizo, ham and sometimes chickpeas. A hearty Sunday dish tied to home cooking and festive family meals in Zamora.
Slow-cooked chickpea stew with cabbage, potato and pork meats. A classic winter dish in Zamora, rooted in rural Castile and León tradition.
Small spicy mussels in escabeche sauce, usually served as a tapa. Famous in Zamora bars and strongly associated with the city's tapas culture.
Michelin-starred fine dining with creative seasonal tasting menus. Elegant setting focused on Castilian ingredients and refined technique.
Historic traditional restaurant known for rice dishes, roast meats and classic Zamoran cooking. Formal yet welcoming atmosphere near the old town.
Traditional tapas bar famous for pinchos and Dos Y Pingada. Casual, lively stop for local snacks and drinks in central Zamora.
More affordable than major Spanish cities. Lodging, dining, and local transport usually cost less, making Zamora a good value for short stays and food-focused trips.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafes and taxis, small change or rounding up is usual, not required.
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Estación de Autobuses -> Plaza Mayor, Zamora
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