How to travel from Alicante to Ponferrada

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Compare train and bus for Alicante to Ponferrada

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €42, while a train costs an average of €42.

Distance: 433 miles (697 km)

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€42

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Cheapest

€170

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7h 30m

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7h 0m

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7h 17m

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The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Ponferrada is a train with an average price of €42.
The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Ponferrada is by train with an average journey time of 7h 30m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Alicante and Ponferrada including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Alicante to Ponferrada among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 17m faster (7h 0m by train vs 7h 17m by car) and roughly €128 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€42 vs €170). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Alicante to Ponferrada

How to get from Alicante to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Alicante to Ponferrada is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Renfe Viajeros
    10:26 AM8h11
    Alicante
    6:37 PMPonferrada
    €791One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Renfe Viajeros
    10:26 AM8h11
    Alicante
    6:37 PMPonferrada
    €791One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Renfe Viajeros
    10:26 AM8h11
    Alicante
    6:37 PMPonferrada
    €791One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Renfe AVE
    5:40 PM15h20
    Alicante
    9:00 AMPonferrada
    €871One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe AVE
    7:24 AM12h01
    Alicante
    7:25 PMPonferrada
    €1001One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Ponferrada

Travel to Ponferrada easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Ponferrada.

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There are 2 options to travel between Alicante and Ponferrada including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Ponferrada is a train with an average price of €42.
The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Ponferrada is by train with an average journey time of 7h 30m.
The distance from Alicante to Ponferrada is approximately 433 miles (697 km).
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Ponferrada is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Ponferrada as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Ponferrada:
  • Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Ponferrada station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Ponferrada, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA to go to Ponferrada by train.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Ponferrada often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, León, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ponferrada and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ponferrada to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Ponferrada, including its historic Templar castle, the Basilica de la Encina, and the nearby Las Médulas, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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