There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Ponferrada by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ponferradabus ALSA - Bi-Stgo
6h 30m€35–55Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Ponferrada432.8 km
4h 53m€16Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Ponferradatrain Alv
6h 54m€63–100Drive 433.7 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Ponferradacar 433.7 km
4h 15m€69–100
Bilbao to Ponferrada by bus
Questions & Answers
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 €65 - €100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
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 462 km. The road distance is 433.7 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ponferrada without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €35 - €55.
The bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ponferrada takes 6h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
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 bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ponferrada once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Ponferrada via Miranda De Ebro in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bilbao to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada 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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There are 323+ hotels available in Ponferrada.
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.