There are 4 ways to get from León to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
1h 55m€15–24Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from León to Ponferrada112.9 km
1h 32m€4–9Bus
- Take the bus from Leon to Ponferradabus ALSA - Leon-Villf / ...
2h 10m€9–14Drive 112.6 km
- Drive from León to Ponferradacar 112.6 km
1h 13m€18–26
León to Ponferrada by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from León to Ponferrada is to rideshare which costs €4 - €9 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from León to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €17 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leon and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leon and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between León and Ponferrada is 123 km. The road distance is 112.6 km.
The best way to get from León to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €15 - €24.
The train from Leon to Ponferrada takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.
León to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Leon station.
León to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Leon station.
The best way to get from León to Ponferrada is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between León, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Leon to Ponferrada hourly. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Leon to Ponferrada every 2 hours. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- ALSA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from León to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
León to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
León to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between León to Ponferrada is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from León to Ponferrada.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between León and Ponferrada. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.