There are 5 ways to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes by train (Renfe), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Ponferrada to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Iruntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Ter
11h 27m€106–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Leonbus
- Take the bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbesbus
13h 40m€50–89Bus via Burgos
- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - Stg-Bcn
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Paubus FlixBus N1155
12h 51m€62–102Drive 682.3 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Lourdescar 682.3 km
6h 42m€112–161Train via Bayonne
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Pasajestrain Re
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Ter
11h 58m€107–164
Ponferrada to Lourdes by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs €110 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Halles - Office de tourisme via Estación de autobuses de Burgos, Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and Bastillac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Lourdes via Vitoria/Gasteiz, Irun and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Lourdes is 773 km. The road distance is 682.3 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes without a car is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs €100 - €170.
It takes approximately 11h 27m to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes, including transfers.
Ponferrada to Lourdes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Lourdes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Burgos, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 51m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Lourdes, France?
You can take a train from Ponferrada to Lourdes via Vitoria/Gasteiz, Irun, Irun, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 11h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponferrada to Halles - Office de tourisme via Estación de autobuses de Burgos, Pau - Technopôle Héliparc, Tarbes, and Bastillac in around 12h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Ponferrada to Lourdes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Ponferrada to Lourdes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Vitoria/Gasteiz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Lourdes is 682 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Ponferrada to Lourdes.
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