There are 3 ways to get from Pamplona to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Pamplona to Ponferradatrain Alv
5h 29m€65–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Logroño Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Logroño to Ponferradabus ALSA - Bcn-Stg
9h€42–68Drive 486.3 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Ponferradacar 486.3 km
4h 47m€80–115
Pamplona to Ponferrada by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Ponferrada via Logroño. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pamplona and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Pamplona and Ponferrada is 540 km. The road distance is 486.3 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €65 - €100.
The train from Pamplona to Ponferrada takes 5h 29m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Pamplona to Ponferrada bus services, operated by La Estellesa S.A., depart from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses station.
Pamplona to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Ponferrada is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Pamplona to Ponferrada every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Ponferrada via Logroño in around 9h.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Pamplona to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 948 326 509
- [email protected]
- Website
- laestellesa.com
Bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Logroño Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Schedules at
- taquilla.laestellesa.com
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Logroño to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Pamplona to Ponferrada bus services, operated by La Estellesa S.A., arrive at Logroño Bus Station.
Pamplona to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona to Ponferrada is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Pamplona to Ponferrada.
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