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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ponferrada to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $89 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 $89, while a flight costs an average of $219.
Distance: 456 miles (735 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $219 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ponferrada to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Ponferrada to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Barcelona:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Barcelona costing on average $94.
A train is $131 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ponferrada to Barcelona costing on average $219.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 24m.
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $170 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82. The journey takes 9h 54m versus 7h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 00621
11:52 AM 9h48 Ponferrada station 9:40 PM Barcelona Sants $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 00621
11:52 AM 9h48 Ponferrada station 9:40 PM Barcelona Sants $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IB2471
8:10 PM 1h25 León Airport 9:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $125 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Barcelona:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Barcelona costing on average $94.
A train is $131 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ponferrada to Barcelona costing on average $219.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 24m.
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
- Around 4 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 Renfe ALVIA to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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