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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 train, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €19, while a bus costs an average of €41.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€41 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ponferrada to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Ponferrada to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Madrid:
A train is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Madrid costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €25. The journey takes 4h 58m versus 3h 59m 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 Madrid
How to get from Ponferrada to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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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3:30 PM 4h45 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses 8:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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3:30 PM 4h45 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses 8:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
040886:22 AM 4h09 Ponferrada station 10:31 AM Madrid Chamartín €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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6:22 AM 14h19 Ponferrada station 8:41 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío €49 1 One-way 1 transfer - 37088 · 18006
6:22 AM 14h19 Ponferrada station 8:41 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío €51 1 One-way 1 transfer - 37621 · 18006
11:52 AM 8h49 Ponferrada station 8:41 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
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3:30 PM 5h00 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €37 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
1:30 AM 5h00 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €37 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
3:30 PM 5h30 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses 9:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Madrid:
A train is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Madrid costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Asturias Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- 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 MD, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Madrid by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
- 13 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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