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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 train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. 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 train costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Ponferrada
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Ponferrada, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ponferrada:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Ponferrada costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $79 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 5h 3m versus 3h 55m 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 Madrid to Ponferrada
How to get from Madrid to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Ponferrada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal10:30 AM4h45Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)3:15 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$451One-way0 transfers
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- Normal10:30 AM4h45Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)3:15 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Supra Economy5:00 PM4h15Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)9:15 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way0 transfers
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3772211:23 AM7h14Madrid Chamartín6:37 PMPonferrada station$681One-way1 transfer- 04121+
0062211:23 AM7h14Madrid Chamartín6:37 PMPonferrada station$811One-way1 transfer - 05071+
126019:56 AM4h38Madrid Chamartín2:34 PMPonferrada station$901One-way1 transfer
- Normal12:30 AM4h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:15 AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$451One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:15 AM4h55Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)1:10 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$451One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:15 AM5h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:15 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ponferrada:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Ponferrada costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Ponferrada by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe to go to Ponferrada by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
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