There are 4 ways to get from Ponferrada to Alfaro by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Ponferrada to Castejon De Ebrotrain Alv
7h 37m€80–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - Stg-Bcn
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Alfarobus Vac-235
7h 50m€39–65Drive 461.4 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Alfarocar 461.4 km
5h 2m€76–109Train via Miranda de Ebro (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Logronotrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Logrono to Alfarotrain Re / ...
7h 55m€69–100
Ponferrada to Alfaro by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Alfaro is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Alfaro is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Alfaro. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Alfaro via Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Alfaro. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Alfaro via Castejon De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Alfaro is 632 km. The road distance is 461.4 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Alfaro without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €80 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Ponferrada to Alfaro, including transfers.
Ponferrada to Alfaro bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Alfaro train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Alfaro is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Ponferrada to Castejon De Ebro 4 times a day. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponferrada to Alfaro via Estación de autobuses de Burgos in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Castejon De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Logrono
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Logrono to Alfaro
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Alfaro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Schedules at
- jimenezmovilidad.es
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Booking & Getting There
Ponferrada to Alfaro bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Ponferrada to Alfaro train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Castejon De Ebro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Alfaro is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Ponferrada to Alfaro.
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