How to travel from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela

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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 9m. 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 $28.

Distance: 101 miles (164 km)

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$28

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$31

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3h 39m

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3h 9m

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30m

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3h 55m

Average total duration

3h 25m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela

How to get from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Renfe ALVIA00626
06:38PM3h10
Ponferrada station
09:48PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$281One-way
0 transfers

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Renfe ALVIA00626
06:38PM3h10
Ponferrada station
09:48PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Renfe ALVIA00626
06:38PM3h10
Ponferrada station
09:48PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$281One-way
0 transfers

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Renfe12611+Renfe Avant34295
06:15AM5h35
Ponferrada station
11:50AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$391One-way
1 transfer
Renfe12611+Renfe Avant09090
06:15AM4h18
Ponferrada station
10:33AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$391One-way
1 transfer
Renfe12611+AVE04475
06:15AM4h03
Ponferrada station
10:18AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$401One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela

Travel to Santiago de Compostela easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ponferrada and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela:

A bus is $0.51 (€0.41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 10m.

The distance from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela is approximately 101 miles (164 km).
The average frequency per day from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela is:
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Porto, Sarria, Barcelona, Vigo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santiago de Compostela and these popular destinations at a great price.
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