The average bus between Ponferrada and Santiago de Compostela takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela. 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 every 4 hours between Ponferrada and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ponferrada is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 2:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ponferrada station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela station.
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The distance between Ponferrada and Santiago de Compostela is 163.5 km. The road distance is 226 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela 5 times a day. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m.