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Madrid to Ponferrada trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Madrid and Ponferrada takes 4h 38m. The train runs, on average, 6 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.

4h 38m
Duration
471 km
Distance
€66
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Ponferrada train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid and Ponferrada. The service departs Madrid at 5:10 PM in the evening, which arrives into Ponferrada at 21:48:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros4h 38m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros4h 38m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros4h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros4h 38m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros4h 38m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros4h 38m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Ponferrada? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 471.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada twice daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 18m.

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