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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 bus with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 433 miles (697 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$104 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Ponferrada:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Ponferrada costing on average $104 (€83).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Ponferrada
How to get from Alicante to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Ponferrada is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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041792:35 PM7h07Alicante-Terminal9:42 PMPonferrada station$991One-way1 transfer
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041792:35 PM7h07Alicante-Terminal9:42 PMPonferrada station$991One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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041792:35 PM7h07Alicante-Terminal9:42 PMPonferrada station$991One-way1 transfer
Other options
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0417912:45 PM8h57Alicante-Terminal9:42 PMPonferrada station$1111One-way1 transfer
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0417910:26 AM11h16Alicante-Terminal9:42 PMPonferrada station$1171One-way1 transfer
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0417911:36 AM10h06Alicante-Terminal9:42 PMPonferrada station$1171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Ponferrada:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Ponferrada costing on average $104 (€83).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses 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.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Ponferrada by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Ponferrada by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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