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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 train, with an average ticket price of zł 71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł 71, while a bus costs an average of zł 114.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 114 Average price | zł 71 Average price Cheapest | zł 159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada
Compare the available ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada:
A train is zł 43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada costing on average zł 114.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Tickets start at around zł 114 compared to roughly zł 159 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 46. The journey takes 3h 51m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada
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.
- Normal
5:45 AM 3h30 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 9:15 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses zł 107 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
5:45 AM 3h30 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 9:15 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses zł 107 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
006218:30 AM 3h21 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 11:51 AM Ponferrada station zł 107 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
376218:30 AM 3h21 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 11:51 AM Ponferrada station zł 108 1 One-way 0 transfers- 37621+12614
8:30 AM 5h30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 2:00 PM Ponferrada station zł 110 1 One-way 1 transfer - 37621+12608
8:30 AM 10h55 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 7:25 PM Ponferrada station zł 110 1 One-way 1 transfer
- Normal
9:30 PM 3h45 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 1:15 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses zł 107 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
3:00 PM 4h00 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 7:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses zł 107 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
8:00 AM 4h00 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 12:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses zł 107 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada:
A train is zł 43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada costing on average zł 114.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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 Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Ponferrada by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA to go to Ponferrada by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA.
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