There are 3 ways to get from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostelatrain Alv / ...
3h 24m€30–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostelabus ALSA - Bi-Stgo / ...
3h 34m€19–27Drive 203.8 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedralcar 203.8 km
2h 19m€32–47
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral by train and foot (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Santiago De Compostela. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is 245 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €50.
The train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostela takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostela every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela 5 times a day. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela station.
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.
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