The average train between Portugal and Ponferrada takes 20h 45m and the fastest train takes 20h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Portugal 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 Portugal and Ponferrada. The earliest departure is at 3:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portugal is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Ponferrada at 7:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Porto Campanha and take an average of 20h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portugal 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.
No, there is no direct train from Portugal to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Portugal station and arriving at Ponferrada station via Porto Campanha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.
Portugal to Ponferrada train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
Portugal to Ponferrada train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Ponferrada station.
The distance between Portugal and Ponferrada is 345.7 km. The road distance is 744 km.
You can take a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Ponferrada via Porto Campanha and Porrino in around 11h 41m.