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4.6Travel Information between Bilbao and Ponferrada
 Distance | 192 miles (309 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $48 - $50 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $48 (€43) • 8 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $50 (€45) • 6 h 22 min |
 Popular travel companies | Alsa or Renfe Viajeros |
Take a train or bus to travel 192 miles (309 km) between Bilbao and Ponferrada. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa or Renfe Viajeros among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bilbao to Ponferrada.
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How to get from Bilbao to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bilbao to Ponferrada is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Ponferrada
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You can get from Bilbao to Ponferrada 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Ponferrada is a bus with an average price of $48 (€43).
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Ponferrada:
Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $50 (€45) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Ponferrada from Bilbao is by train with an average travel time of 6 h 22 min.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 8 h 45 min.
Ponferrada is approximately 192 miles (309 km) away from Bilbao.
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Ponferrada is:
- 1 bus a day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bilbao to Ponferrada as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Ponferrada:
- Buses mostly leave from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and tend to arrive in Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bilbao to Ponferrada:
- You can travel by bus to Ponferrada from Bilbao with Alsa, and you can find Alsa Bilbao to Ponferrada tickets for $48 (€43) on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Bilbao to Ponferrada with Renfe Viajeros, and you can find Renfe Viajeros Bilbao to Ponferrada tickets for $50 (€45) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Ponferrada with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ponferrada as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bilbao to Ponferrada.
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