There are 6 ways to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, car, plane, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
6h 59m€58–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
- Take the bus from Leon to Ponferradabus ALSA - Leon-Villf / ...
7h 55m€32–50Bus via Oviedo
- Take the bus from Santander to Oviedobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Oviedo to Ponferradabus ALSA - Gij-Pont / ...
7h 15m€35–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santander-SDR to Ponferrada355.4 km
3h 49mDrive 355.4 km
- Drive from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferradacar 355.4 km
3h 49m€56–81Fly, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Vigo (VGO)plane SDR - VGO
- Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Ponferradatrain
7h 11m€140–346
Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada by bus and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Santander and Oviedo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Santander Airport (SDR) and Ponferrada is 457 km. The road distance is 355.4 km.
The best way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada, including transfers.
Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santander station.
Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Oviedo, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Santander Airport (SDR), Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
You can take a bus from Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander to Ponferrada via Estación de autobuses de Santander, Santander, and Palencia in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander to Ponferrada via Estación de autobuses de Santander, Santander, and Oviedo in around 7h 15m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vigo Urzaiz to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Santander to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Oviedo to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santander-SDR to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Oviedo station.
Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ponferrada.
There are 320+ hotels available in Ponferrada.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander Airport (SDR) and Ponferrada. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.