The average train between Salamanca and Ponferrada takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Salamanca 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 4 times a day between Salamanca and Ponferrada. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salamanca is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Ponferrada at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salamanca to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Salamanca station and arriving at Ponferrada station via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Salamanca to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Salamanca to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Book your Salamanca to Ponferrada train tickets online with Renfe AVE and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Salamanca and Ponferrada is 338.2 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada via Leon in around 4h 51m.