The average train between Madrid and Ponferrada takes 24h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Madrid 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 a week between Madrid and Ponferrada. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Ponferrada at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Ponferrada station via Ponferrada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 47m.
Madrid to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Book your Madrid to Ponferrada train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Madrid and Ponferrada is 337.9 km. The road distance is 471 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada twice daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 12m.
