Travel Information from Ponferrada to Madrid
| 209 miles (337 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $41 - $45 | |
| Train • $41 (€37) • 4 h 9 min | |
| Train • $41 (€37) • 4 h 9 min | |
| Alsa or Renfe Intercity |
Take a train or bus to travel 209 miles (337 km) from Ponferrada to Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa or Renfe Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Ponferrada to Madrid.
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How to get from Ponferrada to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Ponferrada to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 2 options to travel from Ponferrada to Madrid including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Ponferrada and Madrid is a train with an average price of $41 (€37).
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Madrid:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Madrid costing on average $45 (€41).
The quickest way to travel to Madrid from Ponferrada is by train, which takes on average 4 h 9 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 15 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 209 miles (337 km) between Ponferrada and Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Ponferrada to Madrid is:
- 4 buses a day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Ponferrada to Madrid as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ponferrada to Madrid:
- Buses from Ponferrada to Madrid most often leave from Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4.
- Trains most often depart from Ponferrada at Ponferrada and arrive in Madrid at Madrid Chamartín.
The following travel companies offer services from Ponferrada to Madrid:
- Alsa can take you to Madrid by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa from Ponferrada to Madrid for $45 (€41).
- Travel with Renfe Intercity or Renfe Viajeros for trains to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe Intercity Ponferrada to Madrid tickets on Omio for $41 (€37).
Yes, there are direct services available from Ponferrada to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- Direct train available with Renfe Viajeros 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Ponferrada to Madrid.
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