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How to get fromMadrid Chamartín to Ponferradaby train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain train Ic
    4h 12m
    €55–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferradabus bus Alsa / ...
    5h 59m
    €32–54

  3. Drive 389.3 km

    1. Drive from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradacar car 389.3 km
    3h 51m
    €61–88

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane plane MAD - LCG
    2. Take the bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Ponferradabus bus
    6h 45m
    €59–241

  5. Train via León (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain train Re / ...
    4h 50m
    €59–115

Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada by train (Renfe)

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Madrid Chamartín, Spain and Ponferrada, 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.

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