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Compare bus and train for León to Ponferrada
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from León to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €1.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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€11 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from León to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from León to Ponferrada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from León to Ponferrada:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from León to Ponferrada costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between León and Ponferrada as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from León station and arrive in Ponferrada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leon, Bus Station and arrive in Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada).
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Ponferrada by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity to go to Ponferrada by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity.
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