There are 5 ways to get from Ponferrada to Galicia by bus, train (Renfe), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ponferrada to A Coruña/La Coruñabus ALSA - S-Mad-San / ...
2h 52m€19–28Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ponferrada to La Corogne203.2 km
2h 27m€10–14Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostelatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain Avn / ...
4h 14m€39–60Bus via Lugo
- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Lugobus ALSA - S-Mad-San / ...
- Take the bus from Lugo - Estación de Autobuses to A Coruña - Estación de Autobusesbus Lugo
3h 38m€15–26Drive 203.9 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to A Coruñacar 203.9 km
2h 6m€34–49
Ponferrada to Galicia by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Galicia is to rideshare which costs €10 - €14 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Galicia is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Galicia. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Teatro Colón via Alfonso Molina Frente E.A.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Galicia. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at La Coruna-San Cristobal via Santiago De Compostela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Galicia is 208 km. The road distance is 203.9 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Galicia without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs €18 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Ponferrada to Galicia, including transfers.
Ponferrada to Galicia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Galicia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Galicia is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Galicia, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Ponferrada to A Coruña/La Coruña every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ponferrada to Teatro Colón via Santiago De Compostela, La Coruna-San Cristobal, and Alfonso Molina Frente E.A. in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to A Coruña/La Coruña
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Lugo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 981 31 12 13
- [email protected]
- Website
- arriva.es
Bus from Lugo - Estación de Autobuses to A Coruña - Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Schedules at
- arriva.es
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Ponferrada to La Corogne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Ponferrada to Galicia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at A Coruña/La Coruña station.
Ponferrada to Galicia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Galicia is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Ponferrada to Galicia.
There are 773+ hotels available in Galicia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ponferrada and Galicia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.