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Compare train and bus for Salamanca to Ponferrada
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 119 miles (192 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Ponferrada:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salamanca to Ponferrada costing on average $28 (€24).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $53 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€33). The journey takes 4h 17m versus 2h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Salamanca to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salamanca to Ponferrada is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
18302+3717912:30 PM9h18Salamanca station9:48 PMPonferrada station$471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 18302+3717912:30 PM9h18Salamanca station9:48 PMPonferrada station$471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 18302+
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0062212:30 PM6h07Salamanca station6:37 PMPonferrada station$1161One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 18306 · 371792:00 PM7h48Salamanca station9:48 PMPonferrada station$491One-way1 transfer
00631+05071+126017:20 AM7h14Salamanca station2:34 PMPonferrada station$571One-way2 transfers- 00631+05071+126037:20 AM12h40Salamanca station8:00 PMPonferrada station$571One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Ponferrada:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salamanca to Ponferrada costing on average $28 (€24).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salamanca and Ponferrada as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salamanca station and arrive in Ponferrada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Ponferrada by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Ponferrada by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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