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Compare train and bus for Burgos to Ponferrada
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burgos to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €34, while a bus costs an average of €35.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Burgos to Ponferrada:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burgos to Ponferrada costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €12. The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 47m 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 Burgos to Ponferrada
How to get from Burgos to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burgos to Ponferrada is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 006223:33 PM3h04Burgos - Rosa Manzano6:37 PMPonferrada station€461One-way0 transfers
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- 006223:33 PM3h04Burgos - Rosa Manzano6:37 PMPonferrada station€461One-way0 transfers
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- 006223:33 PM3h04Burgos - Rosa Manzano6:37 PMPonferrada station€461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Burgos to Ponferrada:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burgos to Ponferrada costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burgos and Ponferrada as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Burgos - Rosa Manzano and arrive in Ponferrada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Burgos, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Ponferrada by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, MonBus to go to Ponferrada by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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