There are 4 ways to get from Chamartín to Ponferrada by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferradabus ALSA - S-Mad-San / ...
4h 15m€30–50Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
4h 18m€55–85Drive 390 km
- Drive from Chamartín to Ponferradacar 390 km
3h 51m€63–91Train via Palencia (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
4h 57m€59–103
Chamartín to Ponferrada by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamartín to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chamartín to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €60 - €95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Moncloa and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Chamartín and Ponferrada is 388 km. The road distance is 390 km.
The best way to get from Chamartín to Ponferrada without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €50.
The bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chamartín to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Chamartín to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Chamartín to Ponferrada is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Chamartín, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada twice daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Chamartín to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Chamartín to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamartín to Ponferrada is 390 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Chamartín to Ponferrada.
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