There are 5 ways to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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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 20m€103–172Bus via Burgos
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Paubus
- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lourdesbus
11h 45m€57–98Drive 682.3 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Lourdescar 682.3 km
6h 41m€110–159Train via Burgos
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Alv
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajestrain
- Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Ter
11h 39m€102–173Bus
- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Leonbus
- Take the bus from León to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Tarbesbus
13h 34m€57–97
Ponferrada to Lourdes by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs €110 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Lourdes via Estación de autobuses de Burgos and Pau - Technopôle Héliparc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
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 20m.
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 20m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 11h 20m 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 20m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Burgos, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 45m.
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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponferrada to Lourdes via Estación de autobuses de Burgos and Pau - Technopôle Héliparc in around 11h 45m.
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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
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 41m to drive from Ponferrada to Lourdes.
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