What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Ponferrada is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs €130 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Ponferrada?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Ponferrada?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

The distance between Barcelona and Ponferrada is 1037 km. The road distance is 861.4 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Ponferrada without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €130 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

The train from Barcelona-Sants to Ponferrada takes 9h 32m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Ponferrada bus from?

Barcelona to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Ponferrada train from?

Barcelona to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train or bus from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Ponferrada is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €130 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Barcelona to Ponferrada bus arrive?

Barcelona to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.

Where does the Barcelona to Ponferrada train arrive?

Barcelona to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Ponferrada is 861 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Barcelona to Ponferrada.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

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Where can I stay near Ponferrada?

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Barcelona to Ponferrada - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Ponferradatrain Alv
9h 32m
€130–190
Fly to Asturias Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Asturias Airport (OVD)plane BCN - OVD
2. Take the bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]bus
3. Take the train from Oviedo to Leontrain
4. Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain
8h 40m
€66–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Ponferradabus ALSA - Bcn-Stg
12h 25m
€70–120
Drive 861.4 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Ponferradacar 861.4 km
8h 47m
€139–201
Fly to León Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to León Airport (LEN)plane BCN - LEN
2. Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain
6h 41m
€138–508
Bus via Benavente
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Benaventebus
2. Take the bus from Benavente to Ponferradabus ALSA - Alge-Ferr / ...
13h 50m
€68–112
Fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane BCN - SCQ
2. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Ponferradatrain
8h 33m
€78–301
Fly to Vigo, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vigo (VGO)plane BCN - VGO
2. Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Ponferradatrain
9h 20m
€104–301
Fly to A Coruña Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane BCN - LCG
2. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Ourensetrain
3. Take the train from Ourense to Ponferradatrain
9h 23m
€75–304

Barcelona to Ponferrada by train (Renfe)

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9h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,037.1 km
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Ponferrada 4 times a day. Tickets cost €130–190 and the journey takes 9h 32m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Ponferrada once daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 12h 25m.

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