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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 train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $132.
Distance: 456 miles (735 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $259 Average price | $173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Ponferrada:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Ponferrada costing on average $93 (€77).
A train is $178 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Ponferrada costing on average $259 (€214).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
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.
- Normal8:00 PM12h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:25 AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$901One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal8:00 PM12h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:25 AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$901One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB24706:10 PM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport7:40 PMLeón Airport$2921One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal · Normal · Normal9:00 AM13h10Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:10 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$911One-way2 transfers
- Normal · Normal11:15 PM13h55Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:10 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Ponferrada:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Ponferrada costing on average $93 (€77).
A train is $178 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Ponferrada costing on average $259 (€214).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
- Around 3 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 Air Nostrum, Iberia to go to Ponferrada by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Ponferrada by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Ponferrada by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Air Nostrum, Iberia.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
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