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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 3 buses that leave Ponferrada for Santiago de Compostela on Thu, Dec 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct buses cover the 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €22.
Distance: 164 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€23 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela buses for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 5:10 PM Ponferrada | 2h30 | 7:40 PM Santiago de Compostela | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, December 4 | |||||
| 12:20 PM Ponferrada | 2h10 | 2:30 PM Santiago de Compostela | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela
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Buses from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €15 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 164 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 164 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 05:15 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa from Ponferrada to Santiago de CompostelaYou can travel by bus between Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela with BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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