There are 4 ways to get from Galicia 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 A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Ponferradabus ALSA - Stgo-Md / ...
3h 43m€17–25Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Corogne to Ponferrada203.2 km
2h 25m€10–13Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Ourensetrain Avn / ...
- Take the train from Ourense to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
5h 35m€38–70Drive 203.8 km
- Drive from A Coruña to Ponferradacar 203.8 km
2h 5m€33–47
Galicia to Ponferrada by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galicia to Ponferrada is to rideshare which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Galicia to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Galicia to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Teatro Colón and arriving at Ponferrada via A Coruña/La Coruña E.A.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Galicia to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from La Coruna-San Cristobal and arriving at Ponferrada via Ourense. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Galicia and Ponferrada is 206 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.
The best way to get from Galicia to Ponferrada without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Galicia to Ponferrada, including transfers.
Galicia to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. station.
Galicia to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from La Coruna-San Cristobal station.
The best way to get from Galicia to Ponferrada is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Galicia, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Ponferrada every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Teatro Colón to Ponferrada via A Coruña/La Coruña E.A., La Coruna-San Cristobal, and Ourense in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Ourense
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Ourense to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Ourense
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Corogne to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Galicia to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Galicia to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ourense station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galicia to Ponferrada is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Galicia to Ponferrada.
There are 302+ hotels available in Ponferrada.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Galicia and Ponferrada. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















