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Compare bus for Ponferrada to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, while a bus costs an average of €47.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€47 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration Fastest 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Ponferrada to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Bilbao:
A train is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Bilbao costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 7h 17m versus 4h 15m 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 Ponferrada to Bilbao
How to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ponferrada to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:15 PM 9h00 Ponferrada 3:15 AM Bilbao €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 PM 9h00 Ponferrada 3:15 AM Bilbao €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:15 PM 9h00 Ponferrada 3:15 AM Bilbao €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:15 PM 9h00 Ponferrada 2:15 AM Bilbao €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Bilbao:
A train is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Bilbao costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ponferrada and Bilbao as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ponferrada station and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
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