There are 8 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, car, or train
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Fly to A Coruña Airport, bus
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane MAD - LCG
- Take the bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Ponferradabus
5h 30m€59–245Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferradabus Alsa / ...
6h 30m€40–63Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
5h 43m€56–92Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Ponferrada Station401.3 km
3h 58mDrive 401.3 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Stationcar 401.3 km
3h 58m€63–91Fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane MAD - SCQ
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Ponferradatrain
6h 50m€65–307Fly to Vigo, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Vigo (VGO)plane MAD - VGO
- Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Ponferradatrain
7h 27m€82–255Train via León (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
5h 59m€56–121
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station by train and foot (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Ponferrada via Cibeles and Madrid Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Ponferrada via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Ponferrada Station is 717 km. The road distance is 401.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Ponferrada Station, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada twice daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to A Coruña Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–220
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–220
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to A Coruña Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vigo Urzaiz to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Ponferrada Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station is 401 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Ponferrada Station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Ponferrada Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.