There are 5 ways to get from Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port by train, bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ponferrada to Pamplonatrain Alv
- Take the bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint Jean De Pied De Portbus
8h 37m€77–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz. Bus Geltokia. Euskaltzaindia enp. to Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Mirandabus 371 / ...
- Take the bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint Jean De Pied De Portbus
10h 55m€51–86Drive 558.1 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Portcar 558.1 km
5h 53m€88–127Train
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Porttrain Ter
11h 4m€88–148Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Leonbus
- Take the bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Porttrain Ter
11h 39m€55–103
Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to bus and train which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Saint Jean De Pied De Port via Vitoria-Gasteiz. Bus Geltokia. Euskaltzaindia enp. and Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at St Jean Pied De Port via Miranda De Ebro, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 618 km. The road distance is 558.1 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 37m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, including transfers.
Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France?
You can take a bus from Ponferrada to Saint Jean De Pied De Port via Vitoria-Gasteiz, Vitoria-Gasteiz. Bus Geltokia. Euskaltzaindia enp., and Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ponferrada to St Jean Pied De Port via Miranda De Ebro, San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bayonne in around 11h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint Jean De Pied De Port
Bus from Ponferrada to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint Jean De Pied De Port
Bus from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- [email protected]
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz. Bus Geltokia. Euskaltzaindia enp. to Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Miranda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Miranda De Ebro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 558 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Ponferrada to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
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