The cheapest and fastest buses from Ponferrada to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€51
Average price
€74
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 34 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
735 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ponferrada to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ponferrada to Barcelona will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €51.
Of the 6 buses that leave Ponferrada for Barcelona on Sat, Mar 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 28 the direct buses cover the 735 km distance in an average of 11 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 20 m .
On Sat, Mar 28 the slowest buses will take 13 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
08:00AM10h20Ponferrada06:20PMBarcelona€511One-way0 transfers
Normal07:15PM11h10Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses07:25AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€741One-way0 transfers
Normal07:15PM10h55Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses07:10AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€741One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal06:30PM13h15Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses08:45AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€751One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal · Normal09:20AM13h40Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses11:00PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€751One-way2 transfers
08:00AM10h20Ponferrada06:20PMBarcelona€511One-way0 transfers
Normal07:15PM10h55Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses07:10AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€741One-way0 transfers
Normal07:15PM11h10Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses07:25AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€741One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy · Normal05:55PM12h10Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses07:05AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€971One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal06:30PM13h15Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses08:45AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€751One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Ponferrada to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €56.
Distance: 735 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€76 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest | €180 Average price |
11h 49m Average total duration 11h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ponferrada to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ponferrada to Barcelona buses for today, Friday, March 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Supra Economy · Normal | 4:55 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 13h10 | 6:05 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, March 28 | |||||
Normal · Normal · Normal | 8:20 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 13h40 | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ponferrada to Barcelona
Buses from Ponferrada to Barcelona run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €72 but you can travel from only €38 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 735 km distance in 12h 10m.
Distance 735 km |
Average bus duration 11h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €72 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 10m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Infobus from Ponferrada to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Ponferrada to Barcelona with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Infobus for as low as €38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ponferrada to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ponferrada to Barcelona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ponferrada to Barcelona
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
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