How to travel from Madrid to Ponferrada

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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Ponferrada

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $87.

Distance: 210 miles (338 km)

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$46

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$87

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4h 58m

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4h 28m

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5h 15m

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4h 45m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Madrid to Ponferrada

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Ponferrada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    10:30 AM4h45
    Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    3:15 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    10:30 AM4h45
    Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    3:15 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • AlsaSupra Economy
    5:00 PM4h15
    Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    9:15 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe INTERCITY04179
    5:30 PM4h18
    Madrid Chamartín
    9:48 PMPonferrada station
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe ALVIA04087 · 00622
    6:55 AM11h42
    Madrid Chamartín
    6:37 PMPonferrada station
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    12:30 AM4h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    5:15 AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    8:15 AM4h55
    Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    1:10 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:15 AM5h00
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    3:15 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Madrid to Ponferrada

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Madrid to Ponferrada there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 78,64% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Madrid to Ponferrada. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Ponferrada

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 Madrid to Ponferrada.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Ponferrada including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Ponferrada is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ponferrada:

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Ponferrada costing on average $87 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Ponferrada is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Madrid to Ponferrada is approximately 210 miles (338 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Ponferrada is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Ponferrada as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Ponferrada:
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Ponferrada station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Ponferrada, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Ponferrada by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, MonBus to go to Ponferrada by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Ponferrada with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Renfe Viajeros.
  • 13 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Ponferrada often also extend their vacation to go to León, Santiago de Compostela, Villafranca del Bierzo, Barcelona, Vigo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ponferrada and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ponferrada to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Ponferrada, including its historic Templar castle, the Basilica de la Encina, and the nearby Las Médulas, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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