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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 prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €22.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€23 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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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.
There are 2 travel options from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Santiago de Compostela from Ponferrada is a train with an average price of $17 (€15).
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela:
Taking a train costs $4 (€4) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $21 (€19) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Santiago de Compostela that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 30 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 101 miles (163 km) from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela.
The average frequency per day from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Santiago de Compostela from Ponferrada as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Most travelers take a train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostela.
The following travel companies offer services from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela:
- Alsa can take you to Santiago de Compostela by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela for $21 (€19).
- Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros can take you to Santiago de Compostela by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Renfe ALVIA from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela for $17 (€15).
Yes, there are direct routes from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Santiago de Compostela with Alsa.
- You can check for a direct train to Santiago de Compostela with Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Santiago de Compostela tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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