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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €41, and a bus costs an average of €53.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
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6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ponferrada costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus to go to Ponferrada by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Ponferrada by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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