There are 4 ways to get from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train via León (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
5h 43m€56–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Ponferradabus ALSA - S-Mad-San / ...
6h 45m€37–57Drive 399.1 km
- Drive from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferradacar 399.1 km
3h 56m€62–90Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
5h 57m€57–87
San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Av.Colmenar Viejo-Ntra.Sra.Carmen and arriving at Ponferrada via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes and arriving at Ponferrada via Madrid Chamartín and Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between San Sebastián de los Reyes and Ponferrada is 480 km. The road distance is 399.1 km.
The best way to get from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada without a car is to train via León which takes 5h 43m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada, including transfers.
San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada is to train via León which takes 5h 43m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
You can take a train from Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada via Madrid Chamartín and Leon in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Ponferrada twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada is 399 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Ponferrada.
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