There are 5 ways to get from Barajas to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via León (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
5h 46m€58–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Ponferradabus ALSA - S-Mad-San / ...
6h 38m€36–57Drive 398.8 km
- Drive from Barajas to Ponferradacar 398.8 km
3h 56m€64–92Fly, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane MAD - SCQ
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Ponferradatrain
7h 37m€68–324Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
5h 51m€58–95
Barajas to Ponferrada by subway and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Barajas to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Av.Logroño-Algemesi and arriving at Ponferrada via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Barajas to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Barajas and arriving at Ponferrada via Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, Madrid Chamartín and Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Barajas and Ponferrada is 477 km. The road distance is 398.8 km.
The best way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada without a car is to train via León which takes 5h 46m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Barajas to Ponferrada, including transfers.
Barajas to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Barajas to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada is to train via León which takes 5h 46m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Barajas, Madrid, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
You can take a subway from Barajas to Ponferrada via Madrid Airport T4, Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, Madrid Chamartín, and Leon in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Ponferrada twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Barajas to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Barajas to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barajas to Ponferrada is 399 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Barajas to Ponferrada.
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