The cheapest and fastest buses from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
10
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 €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 10 buses that leave Ponferrada for Santiago de Compostela on Sun, Apr 19, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 19 the direct buses cover the 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sun, Apr 19 the slowest buses will take 3 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.
10:10 PM2h10Ponferrada12:20 AMSantiago de Compostela€171One-way0 transfers
6:00 PM2h10Ponferrada8:10 PMSantiago de Compostela€191One-way0 transfers
10:40 PM2h30Ponferrada1:10 AMSantiago de Compostela€191One-way0 transfers
7:50 PM2h10Ponferrada10:00 PMSantiago de Compostela€201One-way0 transfers
Normal3:30 PM4h00Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses7:30 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
10:10 PM2h10Ponferrada12:20 AMSantiago de Compostela€171One-way0 transfers
6:00 PM2h10Ponferrada8:10 PMSantiago de Compostela€191One-way0 transfers
7:50 PM2h10Ponferrada10:00 PMSantiago de Compostela€201One-way0 transfers
10:40 PM2h30Ponferrada1:10 AMSantiago de Compostela€191One-way0 transfers
Normal11:00 PM3h30Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses2:30 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
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 bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 164 km
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m 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 |
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Live departures
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela buses for today, Saturday, April 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 7:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 11:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 9:15 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 3h35 | 12:50 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 2:30 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, April 19 | |||||
Normal | 5:15 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 9:00 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:25 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 12:10 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 7:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela
Buses from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
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 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 5:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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 €22. 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.

- 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.
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