The average train between Madrid (Station) and Ponferrada takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid (Station) and Ponferrada. The earliest departure is at 5:02 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Ponferrada at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Cartagena and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train 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 4h 34m.
Madrid (Station) to Ponferrada train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid (Station) to Ponferrada train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Ponferrada station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Ponferrada is 338 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.
