There are 4 ways to get from Ponferrada to Zafra by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus ALSA - Ferr-Alg
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Zafrabus ALSA - Gij-Me-Sev / ...
9h 55m€48–79Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zafra Feriatrain
11h 4m€117–211Drive 591.5 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Zafracar 591.5 km
5h 41m€95–136Bus via Bembibre
- Take the bus from Bembibre to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Zafrabus ALSA - Gij-Me-Sev / ...
11h 20m€49–88
Ponferrada to Zafra by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Zafra is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Zafra is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Zafra. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Zafra via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Zafra. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Zafra Feria via Leon, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Zafra is 605 km. The road distance is 591.5 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Zafra without a car is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Ponferrada to Zafra, including transfers.
Ponferrada to Zafra bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Zafra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Zafra is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Zafra, Extremadura, Spain?
You can take a bus from Ponferrada to Zafra via Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ponferrada to Zafra Feria via Leon, Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 11h 4m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zafra Feria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Zafra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Zafra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Ponferrada to Zafra bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station.
Ponferrada to Zafra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Zafra is 592 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Ponferrada to Zafra.
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