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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 train, with an average ticket price of zł 71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł 71, while a bus costs an average of zł 112.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 112 Average price | zł 71 Average price Cheapest | zł 162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m 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 train is zł 42 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela costing on average zł 112.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around zł 112 compared to roughly zł 162 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 50. The journey takes 3h 43m versus 2h 28m 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 Santiago de Compostela
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 Autobuseszł 1061One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:00 PM3h30Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses2:30 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuseszł 1061One-way0 transfers
Fastest
006226:38 PM3h10Ponferrada station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelaozł 1061One-way0 transfers
Other options
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049754:05 PM5h19Ponferrada station9:24 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelaozł 1361One-way1 transfer - 12607+
343754:05 PM4h13Ponferrada station8:18 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelaozł 1481One-way1 transfer - 12611+091206:15 AM7h03Ponferrada station1:18 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelaozł 1481One-way1 transfer
- Normal8:25 AM3h45Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses12:10 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuseszł 1061One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:15 AM3h45Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses9:00 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuseszł 1061One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:30 PM4h00Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses7:30 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuseszł 1061One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is zł 42 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela costing on average zł 112.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses 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 Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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