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Compare train and bus for Porto to Ponferrada
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Porto to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $60.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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7h 19m Average total duration Fastest 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare ways to travel from Porto to Ponferrada
Compare the available ways to get from Porto to Ponferrada, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Ponferrada:
A train is $40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Ponferrada costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
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How to get from Porto to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Porto to Ponferrada is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:10 AM 11h15 Porto 7:25 PM Ponferrada $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:10 AM 11h15 Porto 7:25 PM Ponferrada $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:10 AM 11h15 Porto 7:25 PM Ponferrada $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options

7:10 PM 16h41 Porto 11:51 AM Ponferrada $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Ponferrada:
A train is $40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Ponferrada costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Ponferrada as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Porto - Campanhã and arrive in Ponferrada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) and arrive in Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Internorte to go to Ponferrada by bus.
- Travel with Renfe to go to Ponferrada by train.
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