There are 4 ways to get from Cantabria to Ponferrada by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus via Oviedo
best- Take the bus from Santander to Oviedobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Oviedo to Ponferradabus ALSA - Gij-Pont / ...
6h€35–59Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
- Take the bus from Leon to Ponferradabus ALSA - Leon-Villf / ...
6h 40m€32–50Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
7h 4m€57–91Drive 356.3 km
- Drive from Santander to Ponferradacar 356.3 km
3h 51m€56–81
Cantabria to Ponferrada by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cantabria to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cantabria to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cantabria to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Oviedo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Cantabria to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Cantabria and Ponferrada is 408 km. The road distance is 356.3 km.
The best way to get from Cantabria to Ponferrada without a car is to bus via Oviedo which takes 6h and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Cantabria to Ponferrada, including transfers.
Cantabria to Ponferrada bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santander station.
Cantabria to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Cantabria to Ponferrada is to bus via Oviedo which takes 6h and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Cantabria, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
You can take a bus from Santander to Ponferrada via Oviedo in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Ponferrada via Palencia in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Santander to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Oviedo to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Cantabria to Ponferrada bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Oviedo station.
Cantabria to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cantabria to Ponferrada is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Cantabria to Ponferrada.
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