How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada

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Compare train and bus for Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 101 miles (164 km)

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$28

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$32

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3h 51m

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3h 21m

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3h 53m

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3h 23m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada

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

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

  • Renfe ALVIA00625
    8:43 AM3h08
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    11:51 AMPonferrada station
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Renfe AVLO04494+Renfe12608
    10:49 AM8h36
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    7:25 PMPonferrada station
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Renfe ALVIA00625
    8:43 AM3h08
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    11:51 AMPonferrada station
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe AVANT34364+Renfe MD37625
    7:48 AM4h03
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    11:51 AMPonferrada station
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE04364+Renfe MD37625
    7:48 AM4h03
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    11:51 AMPonferrada station
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe AVANT34364+Renfe ALVIA00625
    7:48 AM4h03
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    11:51 AMPonferrada station
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada

Travel to Ponferrada 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 Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada.

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There are 2 options to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Ponferrada including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A bus is $0.50 (€0.41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 8m.

The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada is approximately 101 miles (164 km).
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada is:
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Ponferrada 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 Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada:
  • Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Ponferrada station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Infobus, MonBus, Alsa to go to Ponferrada by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Ponferrada by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, León, Villafranca del Bierzo, Barcelona, Vigo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ponferrada and these popular destinations at a great price.
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