How to travel from Barcelona to Ponferrada

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Ponferrada

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 €30, and a flight costs an average of €90.

Distance: 735 km

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€71

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€76

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€228

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9h 52m

Average total duration

9h 22m

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11h 29m

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from Barcelona to Ponferrada

How to get from Barcelona to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Ponferrada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal
08:00PM12h25
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
08:25AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses
801One-way
0 transfers

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AlsaNormal
08:00PM12h25
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
08:25AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses
801One-way
0 transfers

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AlsaNormal
08:00PM12h25
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
08:25AMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses
801One-way
0 transfers

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AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal
09:00AM13h20
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
10:20PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses
811One-way
2 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
11:30PM13h40
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
01:10PMPonferrada, Estación de Autobuses
831One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Ponferrada

Travel to Ponferrada easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Ponferrada.

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There are 3 options to travel from Barcelona to Ponferrada including taking a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Ponferrada is a train with an average price of €37.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Ponferrada:

Taking a train costs €49 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of €86.

Taking a train costs €28 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €65.

The quickest way to travel between Barcelona and Ponferrada is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Ponferrada by coach takes 12 h 25 min on average.

Getting to Ponferrada by train takes 9 h 30 min on average.

Ponferrada is approximately 734 km away from Barcelona.

The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Ponferrada is:

  • 1 coach a day.
  • 1 flight per day.
  • 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Ponferrada from Barcelona as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Barcelona to Ponferrada:

  • Most travellers catch their coach from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses.
  • Most travellers who book a train ticket from Barcelona to Ponferrada depart from Barcelona Sants to Ponferrada.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Barcelona to Ponferrada:

  • You can take a coach from Barcelona to Ponferrada with Alsa. Cheap tickets can be found for €86 with Alsa from Barcelona to Ponferrada.
  • You can take a flight from Barcelona to Ponferrada with Air Nostrum or Iberia. Cheap tickets can be found for €65 with Iberia from Barcelona to Ponferrada.
  • You can travel from Barcelona to Ponferrada by train with Renfe ALVIA, iryo or Renfe Viajeros. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €37 with Renfe ALVIA from Barcelona to Ponferrada.

Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Ponferrada with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct coach to Ponferrada with Alsa with 1 direct coach per day.
  • You can find 1 direct flight per day to Ponferrada with.
  • You can check for a direct train to Ponferrada with Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services to Ponferrada tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Barcelona to Ponferrada? Many Omio customers who go from Barcelona to Ponferrada usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Madrid, León, Villafranca del Bierzo or Santiago de Compostela. If you're looking to explore Madrid, León, Villafranca del Bierzo or Santiago de Compostela from Ponferrada, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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