There are 5 ways to get from Castille and León to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, 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.
Train via León (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Valladolid to Leontrain 4121 / ...
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
4h 7m€36–67Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Valladolid to Ponferrada224.2 km
2h 45m€8–16Bus
- Take the bus from Valladolid to Leonbus ALSA - Mad-Cl-Ast / ...
- Take the bus from Leon to Ponferradabus ALSA - Leon-Villf / ...
6h 3m€21–34Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Valladolid to Ponferradatrain Ic / ...
4h 16m€35–55Drive 224.6 km
- Drive from Valladolid to Ponferradacar 224.6 km
2h 30m€36–51
Castille and León to Ponferrada by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castille and León to Ponferrada is to rideshare which costs €8 - €16 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Castille and León to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Castille and León to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Calle Angustias 5 Teatro Calderón and arriving at Ponferrada via Valladolid and Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Castille and León to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Valladolid and arriving at Ponferrada via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Castille and León and Ponferrada is 286 km. The road distance is 224.6 km.
The best way to get from Castille and León to Ponferrada without a car is to train via León which takes 4h 7m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Castille and León to Ponferrada, including transfers.
Castille and León to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Valladolid station.
Castille and León to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Valladolid station.
The best way to get from Castille and León to Ponferrada is to train via León which takes 4h 7m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Castille and León, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
You can take a train from Valladolid to Ponferrada via Leon in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calle Angustias 5 Teatro Calderón to Ponferrada via Valladolid and Leon in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valladolid to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valladolid to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Valladolid to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Valladolid to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- ALSA
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Valladolid to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
Want to know more about travelling around Spain
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Read the travel guide
What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
Read the travel guide
Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Castille and León to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Castille and León to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castille and León to Ponferrada is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Castille and León to Ponferrada.
Book your Castille and León to Ponferrada train tickets online with Omio.
There are 320+ hotels available in Ponferrada.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Castille and León and Ponferrada. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.