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Compare train and bus for Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $0.54 (€0.44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
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How to get from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:00 PM3h30Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses2:30 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:00 PM3h30Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses2:30 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
006226:38 PM3h10Ponferrada station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
377226:38 PM3h10Ponferrada station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$281One-way0 transfers- 12607+377224:05 PM5h43Ponferrada station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$291One-way1 transfer
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042956:15 AM3h53Ponferrada station10:08 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$361One-way1 transfer
- Normal5:15 AM3h45Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses9:00 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:25 AM3h45Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses12:10 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:30 PM4h00Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses7:30 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $0.54 (€0.44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ponferrada and Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
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