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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Ponferrada
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $209.
Distance: 456 miles (735 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$92 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Ponferrada
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Ponferrada, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Ponferrada:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Ponferrada costing on average $92.
A bus is $120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Ponferrada costing on average $209.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
Bus takes on average 12h 40m.
Tickets start at around $92 compared to roughly $171 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $80. The journey takes 9h 34m versus 8h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Ponferrada
How to get from Barcelona to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Ponferrada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal
8:00 PM 12h25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 8:25 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
8:00 PM 12h25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 8:25 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IB2470
6:10 PM 1h30 Barcelona El Prat Airport 7:40 PM León Airport $293 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 00622
9:05 AM 9h32 Barcelona Sants 6:37 PM Ponferrada station $99 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Normal · Normal
11:30 PM 13h40 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 1:10 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses $92 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Ponferrada:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Ponferrada costing on average $92.
A bus is $120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Ponferrada costing on average $209.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
Bus takes on average 12h 40m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Ponferrada as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in León Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Ponferrada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Ponferrada by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Ponferrada by bus.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Ponferrada by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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