There are 5 ways to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes by train (Renfe), bus, train, 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 Pasajestrain Re
- Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Ter
11h 46m€106–174Bus
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 59m€57–107Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain Ter
12h 41m€76–127Drive 682.3 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Lourdescar 682.3 km
6h 41m€108–156Train 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 59m€105–179
Ponferrada to Lourdes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Lourdes is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs €100 - €160.
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 León, Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Bastillac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Lourdes via Vitoria/Gasteiz, Pasaia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Lourdes is 774 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 46m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 11h 46m 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 46m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 59m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Lourdes, France?
You can take a train from Ponferrada to Lourdes via Vitoria/Gasteiz, Pasajes, Pasaia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponferrada to Halles - Office de tourisme via León, Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop, Tarbes, and Bastillac in around 13h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Ponferrada to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Ponferrada to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Ponferrada to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ponferrada to Lourdes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon 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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