There are 5 ways to get from Lourdes to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), train, bus, 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 Burgos
best- Take the train from Lourdes to Bayonnetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Ponferradatrain Alv
12h 1m€103–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarbes to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Leónbus
- Take the bus from Leon to Ponferradabus
12h 59m€57–107Train, bus
- Take the train from Lourdes to Bayonnetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Bilbaobus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ponferradabus
12h 43m€73–124Drive 681.9 km
- Drive from Lourdes to Ponferradacar 681.9 km
6h 40m€108–156Train
- Take the train from Lourdes to Hendayetrain
- Take the train from Pasajes to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Re
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Ponferradatrain Alv
12h 4m€105–173
Lourdes to Ponferrada by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lourdes to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lourdes to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Lourdes to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Halles - Office de tourisme and arriving at Ponferrada via Tarbes, Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Lourdes to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Lourdes and arriving at Ponferrada via Bayonne, Hendaia, Pasajes and Burgos Rosa De Lima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Lourdes and Ponferrada is 774 km. The road distance is 681.9 km.
The best way to get from Lourdes to Ponferrada without a car is to train via Burgos which takes 12h 1m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 12h 1m to get from Lourdes to Ponferrada, including transfers.
Lourdes to Ponferrada bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tarbes station.
Lourdes to Ponferrada train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lourdes station.
The best way to get from Lourdes to Ponferrada is to train via Burgos which takes 12h 1m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 59m.
What companies run services between Lourdes, France and Ponferrada, Spain?
You can take a train from Lourdes to Ponferrada via Bayonne, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, and Burgos Rosa De Lima in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halles - Office de tourisme to Ponferrada via Bastillac, Tarbes, Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop, and Leon in around 12h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lourdes to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lourdes to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lourdes to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Pasajes to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Pasajes to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bayonne to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Tarbes to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Tarbes to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to León
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lourdes to Ponferrada bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.
Lourdes to Ponferrada train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bayonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lourdes to Ponferrada is 682 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Lourdes to Ponferrada.
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