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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $96. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $96, and a bus costs an average of $134.
Distance: 433 miles (697 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$106 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 45m 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 train is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Ponferrada costing on average $134 (€111).
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.
06775+
041797:51 AM13h51Alicante-Terminal9:42 PMPonferrada station$1861One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
06775+
041797:51 AM13h51Alicante-Terminal9:42 PMPonferrada station$1861One-way1 transfer
Fastest
05143+
041792:35 PM7h07Alicante-Terminal9:42 PMPonferrada station$1941One-way1 transfer
Other options
04143+
0417910:26 AM11h16Alicante-Terminal9:42 PMPonferrada station$1931One-way1 transfer
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0417912:45 PM8h57Alicante-Terminal9:42 PMPonferrada station$1941One-way1 transfer
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041798:35 AM13h07Alicante-Terminal9:42 PMPonferrada station$1941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Ponferrada:
A train is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Ponferrada costing on average $134 (€111).
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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Ponferrada by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Ponferrada by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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