The average train between Ponferrada and Zafra takes 22h 18m and the fastest train takes 20h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Ponferrada to Zafra. 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 Ponferrada and Zafra. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ponferrada is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Zafra at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Leon and take an average of 22h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 49m • 3 changes
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22h 29m • 3 changes
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20h 49m • 3 changes
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22h 29m • 3 changes
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20h 49m • 3 changes
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22h 29m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Zafra. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada station and arriving at Zafra station via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 18m.
Ponferrada to Zafra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Zafra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zafra Feria station.
The distance between Ponferrada and Zafra is 458.5 km. The road distance is 931 km.
You can take a train from Ponferrada to Zafra Feria via Leon, Madrid Chamartín, and Caceres in around 11h 10m.