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How to get fromPonferrada to Chavesby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ponferrada to Chaves by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via León

    best
    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the bus from León to Chavesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 43m
    €32–49

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to La Rua-Petintrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the bus from A Rúa de Valdeorras to Bouzabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bouza to Verínbus bus
    5h 56m
    €17–26

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Ourensetrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ourense, Estación de Autobuses to Verinbus bus L1 Ourense EA / ...
    6h 36m
    €27–42

  4. Drive  162.6 km

    1. Drive from Ponferrada to Chavescar car 162.6 km
    2h 15m
    €27–39

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ponferrada to Leonbus bus ALSA - Vill-Leon / ...
    2. Take the bus from León to Chavesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 14m
    €26–42

  6. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Ourensetrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the train from Ourense to A Gudina-Porta Galiciatrain train Alv
    3. Take the bus from A Gudiña to Verínbus bus
    7h 12m
    €34–52

Ponferrada to Chaves by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Chaves, Vila Real, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Ponferrada to Chaves via León in around 6h 14m.

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