How to travel from Bilbao to Ponferrada

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Travel Information between Bilbao and Ponferrada

distanceDistance192 miles (309 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$48 - $50
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $48 (€43) • 8 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $50 (€45) • 6 h 22 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa 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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Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Ponferrada

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 45 43Cheapest
Average price 45Cheapest 47
Average duration6h 22m8h 45m
Direct Options
First departure12:15 PM1:30 AM
Last departure12:15 PM7:15 PM
No. of daily departures11
Companies-
  • BlaBlaCar
  • Alsa

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from Bilbao to Ponferrada

How to get from Bilbao to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
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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.

Renfe Viajeros
12:15PM6h22
Bilbao
06:37PMPonferrada
$501One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Renfe Viajeros
12:15PM6h22
Bilbao
06:37PMPonferrada
$501One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Renfe Viajeros
12:15PM6h22
Bilbao
06:37PMPonferrada
$501One-way
1 transfer

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Travel on Alsa travel to Ponferrada from Bilbao at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

    FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Ponferrada

    FAQs: Travel to Ponferrada easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Ponferrada.
    FAQs

    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.

    Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Ponferrada often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, León, Barcelona, Villafranca del Bierzo or Santiago de Compostela. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ponferrada and these popular destinations at a great price.

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