There are 7 ways to get from Ponferrada to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Ponferrada to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ic
4h 21m€60–91Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ponferrada to Madrid385.9 km
4h 20m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Madrid Moncloabus Alsa / ...
4h 31m€33–47Bus to A Coruña Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ponferrada to A Coruña/La Coruña E.A.bus
- Fly from A Coruña Airport (LCG) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LCG - MAD
6h 2m€61–231Train via León (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
4h 21m€57–120Drive 386.5 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Madridcar 386.5 km
3h 53m€61–89Train to Santiago De Compostela Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostelatrain
- Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SCQ - MAD
6h 41m€64–303
Ponferrada to Madrid by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €18 - €26 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Madrid is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Gran Vía - Callao via Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Sol via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Madrid is 471 km. The road distance is 386.5 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €60 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Ponferrada to Madrid, including transfers.
Ponferrada to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Madrid is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Ponferrada to Madrid Chamartín twice daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Ponferrada to Madrid Moncloa 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from A Coruña Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–200
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €27–200
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from A Coruña Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Ponferrada to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Ponferrada to Madrid Moncloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Ponferrada to A Coruña/La Coruña E.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ponferrada to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ponferrada to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Moncloa station.
Ponferrada to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Madrid is 386 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Ponferrada to Madrid.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ponferrada and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















