How to travel from Ponferrada to León

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Compare bus and train for Ponferrada to León

Omio recommends booking the train 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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €1.

Distance: 52 miles (85 km)

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2h 9m

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1h 39m

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1h 46m

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from Ponferrada to León

How to get from Ponferrada to León by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Ponferrada to León is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal
10:33AM1h47
Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada)
12:20PMLeon, Bus Station
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
10:33AM1h47
Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada)
12:20PMLeon, Bus Station
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

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08:00AM1h20
Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses
09:20AMLeon, Bus Station
$141One-way
0 transfers

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Renfe (13)37625
11:52AM1h38
Ponferrada station
01:30PMLeón station
$151One-way
0 transfers
Renfe12600
03:29PM2h01
Ponferrada station
05:30PMLeón station
$151One-way
0 transfers
Renfe12604
05:42PM2h06
Ponferrada station
07:48PMLeón station
$151One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
10:30AM1h50
Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses
12:20PMLeon, Bus Station
$141One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
09:23AM2h07
Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada)
11:30AMLeon, Bus Station
$141One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
09:20AM2h10
Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses
11:30AMLeon, Bus Station
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ponferrada to León

Travel to León easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ponferrada to León.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Ponferrada and León including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Ponferrada to León is a train with an average price of $1 (€1).

This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to León:

A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to León costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Ponferrada to León is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to León take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 38m.

The distance from Ponferrada to León is approximately 52 miles (85 km).
The average frequency per day from Ponferrada to León is:
  • Around 9 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ponferrada to León:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ponferrada to León, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity to go to León by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to León by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ponferrada to León with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity.
  • 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Ponferrada to León often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, Oviedo, Astorga. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between León and these popular destinations at a great price.

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