There are 5 ways to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Ponferrada to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv / ...
7h 3m€65–93Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ponferrada to Bilbao434.5 km
4h 54m€16Bus
- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - Stg-Bcn
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Bur-Bil / ...
8h 5m€35–59Train via León (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from La Asunción Universidad to Bilbao la Concordiatrain C4
11h 17m€40–72Drive 434.5 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Bilbaocar 434.5 km
4h 17m€70–102
Ponferrada to Bilbao by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Bilbao is 516 km. The road distance is 434.5 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €65 - €95.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao, including transfers.
Ponferrada to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €65 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a train from Ponferrada to Bilbao-Abando via Miranda De Ebro in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponferrada to Bilbao Intermodal via Estación de autobuses de Burgos in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- 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 Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- 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
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- ALSA
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Ponferrada to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Ponferrada to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Ponferrada to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Miranda De Ebro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Bilbao is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Ponferrada to Bilbao.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ponferrada and Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.