There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Ponferrada by bus, train (Renfe), car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Ponferrada389.2 km
4h 41m€20Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
4h 18m€55–85Drive 389.9 km
- Drive from Madrid to Ponferradacar 389.9 km
3h 52m€60–87Train via León (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
4h 46m€57–102
Madrid to Ponferrada by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Ponferrada is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €60 - €90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Moncloa and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Madrid and Ponferrada is 388 km. The road distance is 389.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Ponferrada without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €50.
The bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Madrid to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Ponferrada is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada twice daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- 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
- €45–80
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
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Contact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Madrid to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Ponferrada is 390 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Madrid to Ponferrada.
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Book your Madrid to Ponferrada bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
There are 300+ hotels available in Ponferrada.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Ponferrada. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.