The average bus between Madrid (Station) and Ponferrada takes 5h 19m and the fastest bus takes 4h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid (Station) to Ponferrada. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Madrid (Station) and Ponferrada. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Ponferrada at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Hospital De La Princesa and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid (Station) to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Ponferrada station via Ponferrada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Madrid (Station) to Ponferrada bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid (Station) to Ponferrada bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Ponferrada station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Ponferrada is 338 km. The road distance is 393 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.