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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, while a bus costs an average of €54.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada:
A train is €39 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €52. The journey takes 8h 16m versus 4h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:50 PM10h55Donostia-San Sebastian10:45 AMPonferrada€551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:50 PM10h55Donostia-San Sebastian10:45 AMPonferrada€551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:50 PM10h55Donostia-San Sebastian10:45 AMPonferrada€551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:50 PM10h55Donostia-San Sebastian9:45 AMPonferrada€571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada:
A train is €39 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Ponferrada as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Ponferrada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 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.
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