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Compare train and bus for Ponferrada to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 119 miles (192 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Ponferrada to Salamanca
Compare the available ways to get from Ponferrada to Salamanca, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Salamanca:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Salamanca costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 4h 44m versus 2h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ponferrada to Salamanca
How to get from Ponferrada to Salamanca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ponferrada to Salamanca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 AM 2h50 Ponferrada 11:50 AM Salamanca $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:00 AM 2h50 Ponferrada 11:50 AM Salamanca $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:00 AM 2h50 Ponferrada 11:50 AM Salamanca $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:30 PM 2h50 Ponferrada 6:20 PM Salamanca $31 1 One-way 0 transfers8:20 PM 2h50 Ponferrada 11:10 PM Salamanca $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Salamanca:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Salamanca costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ponferrada and Salamanca 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 Salamanca station.
- Buses mostly depart from Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, AVE to go to Salamanca by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Salamanca by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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