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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 338 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Madrid to Ponferrada by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Ponferrada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Ponferrada.
There are 2 ways to get from Madrid to Ponferrada: coach or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Ponferrada is a train with an average price of €18.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ponferrada:
Taking a train costs €23 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of €41.
A train is less than a flight with an average ticket price of from Madrid to Ponferrada.
The fastest way from Madrid to Ponferrada is by train with an average journey time of 4 h.
There are alternative travel options to Ponferrada that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 4 h 15 min of travel time.
The distance from Madrid to Ponferrada is approximately 337 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Ponferrada is:
- 4 coaches per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Madrid to Ponferrada as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Madrid to Ponferrada:
- Most travellers board their coach from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses.
- Most travellers board their train from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Ponferrada.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Ponferrada:
- Travel with Alsa or Alsa Supra for coaches to Ponferrada. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Alsa Madrid to Ponferrada tickets on Omio for €41.
- Iberia can get you to Ponferrada by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Iberia from Madrid to Ponferrada for €46 on Omio.
- Travel with Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros or AVE to go to Ponferrada by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Renfe Intercity Madrid to Ponferrada tickets on Omio for €18.
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Ponferrada with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 4 direct coaches a day to Ponferrada with Alsa.
- You can check for a direct train to Ponferrada with 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 trip.
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