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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration Fastest 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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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.
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.
10:26 AM8h11Alicante6:37 PMPonferrada€791One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
10:26 AM8h11Alicante6:37 PMPonferrada€791One-way1 transfer
Fastest
10:26 AM8h11Alicante6:37 PMPonferrada€791One-way1 transfer
Other options
5:40 PM15h20Alicante9:00 AMPonferrada€871One-way1 transfer
7:24 AM12h01Alicante7:25 PMPonferrada€1001One-way1 transfer
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- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Ponferrada station.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA to go to Ponferrada by train.
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