What is the cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Barcelona is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 11h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs €120 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Ponferrada and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ponferrada and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Ponferrada to Barcelona?

The distance between Ponferrada and Barcelona is 1037 km. The road distance is 856.4 km.

How do I travel from Ponferrada to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Ponferrada to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €130 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Ponferrada to Barcelona?

The train from Ponferrada to Barcelona-Sants takes 9h 38m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Ponferrada to Barcelona bus from?

Ponferrada to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.

Where do I catch the Ponferrada to Barcelona train from?

Ponferrada to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.

Train or bus from Ponferrada to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Ponferrada to Barcelona is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €130 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Ponferrada to Barcelona bus arrive?

Ponferrada to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.

Where does the Ponferrada to Barcelona train arrive?

Ponferrada to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Ponferrada to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Barcelona is 856 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Ponferrada to Barcelona.

How do I get a train ticket from Ponferrada to Barcelona?

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Ponferrada to Barcelona - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ponferrada to Barcelona by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
9h 38m
€130–190
Bus to A Coruña Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ponferrada to A Coruña/La Coruñabus
2. Fly from A Coruña Airport (LCG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LCG - BCN
6h 53m
€55–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ponferrada to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Stg-Bcn
11h 55m
€70–120
Drive 856.4 km
1. Drive from Ponferrada to Barcelonacar 856.4 km
9h
€140–203
Train to León Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain
2. Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LEN - BCN
5h 56m
€127–478
Bus to Vigo, fly
1. Take the bus from Ponferrada to Vigobus
2. Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VGO - BCN
7h 28m
€78–286
Train to Santiago De Compostela Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostelatrain
2. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SCQ - BCN
7h 43m
€73–319
Train, bus to Asturias Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain
2. Take the train from Leon to Oviedotrain
3. Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]bus
4. Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane OVD - BCN
7h 58m
€63–237
Train to Valladolid Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Valladolidtrain
2. Fly from Valladolid Airport (VLL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VLL - BCN
7h 39m
€83–1,007

Ponferrada to Barcelona by train (Renfe)

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9h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,037.1 km
Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Ponferrada to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €130–190 and the journey takes 9h 38m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Ponferrada to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants once daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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