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Museo de los Caminos
Gaudí’s palace museum explores the Camino, sacred art, and the building itself; Astorga’s standout museum experience.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Villafranca del Bierzo to Astorga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villafranca del Bierzo to Astorga will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Sun, Nov 15, we found 5 buses from Villafranca del Bierzo to Astorga, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 51 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 Villafranca del Bierzo to Astorga run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 18:50. The fastest bus covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 6:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Villafranca del Bierzo to Astorga.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:26PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:51PM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Villafranca del Bierzo to Astorga buses for today, Saturday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 5:00 PM Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6 | 1h50 | 6:50 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:40 PM Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6 | 1h20 | 8:00 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 1:05 AM Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6 | 1h10 | 2:15 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:45 AM Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6 | 1h51 | 10:36 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6 | 1h51 | 2:51 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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Most Villafranca del Bierzo to Astorga buses use the Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6 to Astorga, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Villafranca del Bierzo and Astorga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several local cafés are nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6. ATMs are available at Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6.
Ticket office support is available at Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6.
Available at Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6: Basic accessibility features are present.
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