There are 4 ways to get from Ponferrada to León by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain Alv / ...
1h 38m€15–24Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ponferrada to León113 km
1h 31m€5–10Bus
- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Leonbus ALSA - Vill-Leon / ...
2h 15m€9–14Drive 111.6 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Leóncar 111.6 km
1h 17m€18–26
Ponferrada to León by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to León is to rideshare which costs €5 - €10 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to León is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €17 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Leon. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Leon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Ponferrada and León is 123 km. The road distance is 111.6 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to León without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €15 - €24.
The train from Ponferrada to Leon takes 1h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.
Ponferrada to León bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to León train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to León is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and León, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Ponferrada to Leon hourly. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Ponferrada to Leon every 2 hours. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- ALSA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Ponferrada to León
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Ponferrada to León bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Ponferrada to León train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to León is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Ponferrada to León.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ponferrada and León. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.