There are 3 ways to get from Ponferrada to Gijón by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixónbus ALSA - Pont-Gij / ...
3h 10m€19–30Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Leon to Gijontrain Alv / ...
4h 6m€35–67Drive 197.5 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Gijóncar 197.5 km
2h 16m€32–46
Ponferrada to Gijón by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Gijón is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Gijón is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Gijón. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Gijon via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Gijón is 232 km. The road distance is 197.5 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Gijón without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €19 - €30.
The bus from Ponferrada to Gijón/Xixón Bus Station takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Ponferrada to Gijón bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Gijón train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Gijón is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Gijón, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Ponferrada to Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón twice daily. Tickets cost €19–30 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ponferrada to Gijon via Leon in around 4h 6m.
- 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 Gijon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Ponferrada to Gijón bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón station.
Ponferrada to Gijón train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Gijón is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Ponferrada to Gijón.
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