What is the cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada?

The cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada?

The fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Ciudad Real and Ponferrada?

No, there is no direct bus from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Ponferrada via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ciudad Real and Ponferrada?

No, there is no direct train from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real-Central and arriving at Ponferrada via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada?

The distance between Ciudad Real and Ponferrada is 644 km. The road distance is 570.5 km.

How do I travel from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada without a car?

The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €70 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ciudad Real to Ponferrada bus from?

Ciudad Real to Ponferrada bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, depart from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Ciudad Real to Ponferrada train from?

Ciudad Real to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ciudad Real-Central station.

Train or bus from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada?

The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Ciudad Real to Ponferrada bus arrive?

Ciudad Real to Ponferrada bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where does the Ciudad Real to Ponferrada train arrive?

Ciudad Real to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada?

Yes, the driving distance between Ciudad Real to Ponferrada is 571 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada.

How do I get a train ticket from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada?

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Where can I stay near Ponferrada?

There are 311+ hotels available in Ponferrada.

Ciudad Real to Ponferrada - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ciudad Real to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Avn / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
6h 36m
€72–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus 065
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ponferradabus ALSA - S-Mad-San / ...
8h 30m
€46–83
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Avn / ...
2. Take the bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Benaventebus
3. Take the bus from Benavente to Ponferradabus
8h 11m
€51–87
Drive 570.5 km
1. Drive from Ciudad Real to Ponferradacar 570.5 km
5h 51m
€94–135
Train, fly to A Coruña Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane MAD - LCG
3. Take the bus from A Coruña/La Coruña to Ponferradabus
8h 19m
€71–304
Train, fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane MAD - SCQ
3. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Ponferradatrain
9h 10m
€79–382

Ciudad Real to Ponferrada by train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 643.9 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Ciudad Real, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?

You can take a train from Ciudad Real-Central to Ponferrada via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Ponferrada via Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 8h 30m.

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