There are 5 ways to get from Ponferrada to Extremadura by bus, train (Renfe), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Caceresbus
- Take the bus from Cáceres to Badajozbus
9h 50m€45–71Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain Alv
10h 7m€110–197Drive 549.7 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Badajozcar 549.7 km
5h 37m€89–128Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Caceresbus
- Take the train from Caceres to Badajoztrain Alv
10h 15m€53–87Bus via Bembibre
- Take the bus from Bembibre to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Caceresbus
- Take the bus from Cáceres to Badajozbus
11h 15m€46–80
Ponferrada to Extremadura by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Extremadura is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Extremadura is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Extremadura. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Badajoz via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and Cáceres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Extremadura. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Badajoz via Leon and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Extremadura is 560 km. The road distance is 549.7 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Extremadura without a car is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Ponferrada to Extremadura, including transfers.
Ponferrada to Extremadura bus services, operated by Empresa Vivas, depart from Bembibre station.
Ponferrada to Extremadura train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Extremadura is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 10h 7m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Extremadura, Spain?
You can take a bus from Ponferrada to Badajoz via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and Cáceres in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ponferrada to Badajoz via Leon and Madrid Chamartín in around 10h 7m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Caceres to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Caceres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Caceres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Caceres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Ponferrada to Extremadura bus services, operated by Empresa Vivas, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.
Ponferrada to Extremadura train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Extremadura is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Ponferrada to Extremadura.
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