There are 5 ways to get from Astorga to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Astorga to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
1h 8m€8–13Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Astorga to Ponferrada62.2 km
1h 2m€3Bus
- Take the bus from Astorga to Ponferradabus ALSA - Leon-Villf / ...
1h 20m€5–18Drive 62.5 km
- Drive from Astorga to Ponferradacar 62.5 km
42 min€11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Astorga to Ponferradataxi 62.5 km
42 min€100–130
Astorga to Ponferrada by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astorga to Ponferrada is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Astorga to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 42 min and costs €10 - €15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Astorga and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astorga and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Astorga and Ponferrada is 71 km. The road distance is 62.5 km.
The best way to get from Astorga to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €8 - €13.
The train from Astorga to Ponferrada takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.
Astorga to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Astorga station.
Astorga to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Astorga station.
The best way to get from Astorga to Ponferrada is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €8 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €18 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Astorga, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Astorga to Ponferrada hourly. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Astorga to Ponferrada hourly. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Empresa Vivas also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Astorga to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Astorga to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- ALSA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Astorga to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Astorga to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Astorga to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astorga to Ponferrada is 62 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Astorga to Ponferrada.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Astorga and Ponferrada. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.