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Compare train and bus for Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $18 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 $18, while a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 3h 18m versus 2h 23m 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 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
376218:30 AM3h21Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao11:51 AMPonferrada station$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 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
04254+126082:37 PM4h48Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao7:25 PMPonferrada station$351One-way1 transfer
- 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
- Normal8:00 AM4h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses12:00 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 train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 16 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 MD, Renfe, 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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