There are 3 ways to get from Betanzos to Ponferrada by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Betanzos to Ponferradabus Alsa / ...
2h 40m€15–23Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Betanzos-Infesta to Monforte De Lemostrain 12644 / ...
- Take the train from Monforte De Lemos to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
4h 45m€35–53Drive 180.4 km
- Drive from Betanzos to Ponferradacar 180.4 km
1h 52m€29–42
Betanzos to Ponferrada by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Betanzos to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Betanzos to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €28 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Betanzos and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Betanzos to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Betanzos-Infesta and arriving at Ponferrada via Monforte De Lemos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Betanzos and Ponferrada is 185 km. The road distance is 180.4 km.
The best way to get from Betanzos to Ponferrada without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €15 - €23.
The bus from Betanzos to Ponferrada takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Betanzos to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Betanzos station.
Betanzos to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Betanzos-Infesta station.
The best way to get from Betanzos to Ponferrada is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Betanzos, Galicia, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Betanzos to Ponferrada 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Betanzos-Infesta to Ponferrada via Monforte De Lemos in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Betanzos-Infesta to Monforte De Lemos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Monforte De Lemos to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Betanzos to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Betanzos to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Betanzos to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Monforte De Lemos station.
Yes, the driving distance between Betanzos to Ponferrada is 180 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Betanzos to Ponferrada.
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