There are 5 ways to get from Barajas to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
5h 46m€58–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Ponferradabus ALSA - S-Mad-San / ...
6h 41m€36–57Drive 398.8 km
- Drive from Barajas to Ponferradacar 398.8 km
3h 56m€66–95Fly to A Coruña Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane MAD - LCG
- Take the bus from A Coruña/La Coruña to Ponferradabus
6h 45m€55–261Fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport, 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€63–339
Barajas to Ponferrada by subway and train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Barajas to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Avenida Logroño - Pajarones and arriving at Ponferrada via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
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 and Madrid Chamartín. 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 which takes 5h 46m and costs €55 - €90.
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 Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Barajas, Madrid, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada 6 times a week. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 18m. 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 A Coruña Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–230
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to A Coruña Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €4–80
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
Bus from A Coruña/La Coruña to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Barajas to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Barajas to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barajas to Ponferrada is 399 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Barajas to Ponferrada.
There are 310+ hotels available in Ponferrada.