The average train between Mérida and Ponferrada takes 15h 40m and the fastest train takes 9h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Mérida 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.
Trains run twice daily between Mérida and Ponferrada. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mérida is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Ponferrada at 2:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 15h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mérida to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Mérida station and arriving at Ponferrada station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
Mérida to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Merida station.
Mérida to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Book your Mérida to Ponferrada train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Mérida and Ponferrada is 404.3 km. The road distance is 868 km.
You can take a train from Merida to Ponferrada via Madrid Chamartín and Leon in around 9h 46m.
