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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ponferrada to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €77, while a flight costs an average of €181.
Distance: 456 miles (735 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€181 Average price | €77 Average price Cheapest | €79 Average price | €144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 36m Average total duration 12h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Barcelona:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Barcelona costing on average €79.
A train is €104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ponferrada to Barcelona costing on average €181.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 27m.
Bus takes on average 12h 36m.
You'll arrive about 6h 34m sooner (1h 25m by flight vs 7h 59m by car). Tickets start at around €181 compared to roughly €144 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ponferrada to Barcelona
How to get from Ponferrada to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ponferrada to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal7:15 PM11h55Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses7:10 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal7:15 PM11h55Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses7:10 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal7:15 PM11h55Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses7:10 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€741One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal7:15 PM12h10Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses7:25 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Barcelona:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Barcelona costing on average €79.
A train is €104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ponferrada to Barcelona costing on average €181.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 27m.
Bus takes on average 12h 36m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ponferrada and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from León Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ponferrada station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Barcelona by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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