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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 8m. 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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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada:
A bus is $0.89 (€0.73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
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How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal5:45 AM3h30Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses9:15 AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal5:45 AM3h30Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses9:15 AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
006218:30 AM3h21Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao11:51 AMPonferrada station$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
376218:30 AM3h21Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao11:51 AMPonferrada station$281One-way0 transfers- 37621+126148:30 AM5h30Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao2:00 PMPonferrada station$281One-way1 transfer
- 37621+126088:30 AM10h55Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao7:25 PMPonferrada station$281One-way1 transfer
- Normal1:45 PM3h40Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses5:25 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:30 PM3h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses1:15 AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:00 PM4h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada:
A bus is $0.89 (€0.73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, MonBus to go to Ponferrada by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Ponferrada by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
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