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Compare bus and train for Ponferrada to León
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to León among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to León:
A bus is $0.68 (€0.56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ponferrada to León costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to León take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
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How to get from Ponferrada to León by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ponferrada to León is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal1:38 PM2h07Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada)3:45 PMLeon, Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal1:38 PM2h07Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada)3:45 PMLeon, Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal9:30 PM1h20Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses10:50 PMLeon, Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
126003:29 PM2h01Ponferrada station5:30 PMLeón station$141One-way0 transfers
126045:42 PM2h06Ponferrada station7:48 PMLeón station$141One-way0 transfers
126024:33 PM2h20Ponferrada station6:53 PMLeón station$141One-way0 transfers
Normal5:35 PM2h10Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada)7:45 PMLeon, Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 PM1h50Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses8:20 PMLeon, Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
Normal1:35 PM2h10Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses3:45 PMLeon, Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to León:
A bus is $0.68 (€0.56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ponferrada to León costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to León take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ponferrada and León as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ponferrada station and arrive in León station.
- Buses mostly depart from Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) and arrive in Leon, Bus Station.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to León by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to León by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY.
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