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Compare train and bus for Ponferrada to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Ponferrada to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Madrid:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Madrid costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ponferrada and Madrid 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 Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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