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Compare train and bus for Ponferrada to Lugo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to Lugo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, while a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€13 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m 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 Lugo
Compare the available ways to get from Ponferrada to Lugo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Lugo:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Lugo costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Lugo take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €8. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 18m 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 Lugo
How to get from Ponferrada to Lugo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ponferrada to Lugo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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11:00 PM 1h20 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses 12:20 AM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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11:00 PM 1h20 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses 12:20 AM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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11:00 PM 1h20 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses 12:20 AM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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12:00 PM 1h30 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses 1:30 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses €12 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
3:30 PM 1h30 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses 5:00 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses €12 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
7:00 PM 1h30 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses 8:30 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Lugo:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Lugo costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Lugo take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ponferrada and Lugo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ponferrada station and arrive in Lugo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Lugo, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Lugo by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA to go to Lugo by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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