There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, train, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Ponferradatrain Alv
6h 54m€63–94Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Ponferrada432.8 km
4h 53m€16Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus Alsa / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Ponferradabus ALSA - Bcn-Stg
7h 5m€35–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Estación Intermodal to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de Leónbus
- Take the train from Palencia to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
8h 17m€48–76Train via León (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao la Concordia to La Asunción Universidadtrain C4
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
11h 28m€41–71Drive 433.7 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Ponferradacar 433.7 km
4h 15m€71–102
Bilbao to Ponferrada by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ponferrada is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Ponferrada via Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Ponferrada via Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Bilbao and Ponferrada is 516 km. The road distance is 433.7 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €60 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Bilbao to Ponferrada, including transfers.
Bilbao to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ponferrada is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Ponferrada via Miranda De Ebro in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ponferrada via Estación de autobuses de Burgos in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- ALSA
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Bilbao to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Bilbao to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Miranda De Ebro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Ponferrada is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Bilbao to Ponferrada.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbao and Ponferrada. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.