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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€23
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€24
Fastest journey on Sep 12
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
3 h 47 m
Buses on Sep 12
6
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
On Sat, Sep 12, we found 6 buses from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 12 the direct buses cover the 164 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 12 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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.
Normal3:00 PM4h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers- Normal10:45 AM4h15Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses3:00 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:30 PM3h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses1:15 AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:45 AM3h30Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses9:15 AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:00 AM4h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses12:00 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:45 AM3h30Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses9:15 AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
- Supra Economy2:15 PM3h40Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses5:55 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses€331One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:30 PM3h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses1:15 AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:00 PM4h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:00 AM4h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses12:00 PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. 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 bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 164 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Ponferrada take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Live departures
Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada buses for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| Normal | 8:00 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 12:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:45 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 3:00 PM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 1:15 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 12 | |||||
| Normal | 5:45 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 9:15 AM Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada
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Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €2 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 164 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 164 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 5:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, MonBus from Santiago de Compostela to PonferradaYou can travel by bus between Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, MonBus for as low as €2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada 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 Ponferrada, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada
Most Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada buses use the Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses to Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Santiago de Compostela and Ponferrada bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses from Santiago de Compostela city centre
Getting to Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses from Ponferrada city centre
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