There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, car, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain 37072 / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
5h 52m€57–91Bus
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 / ...
6h 40m€30–63Bus via Oviedo
- Take the bus from Santander to Oviedobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Oviedo to Ponferradabus ALSA - Gij-Pont / ...
6h€34–70Drive 356.3 km
- Drive from Santander to Ponferradacar 356.3 km
3h 51m€57–82Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
6h 19m€37–68
Santander to Ponferrada by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Oviedo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Santander and Ponferrada is 451 km. The road distance is 356.3 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Santander to Ponferrada, including transfers.
Santander to Ponferrada bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Ponferrada is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Oviedo, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
You can take a train from Santander to Ponferrada via Palencia in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Ponferrada via Oviedo in around 6h.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Palencia to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Santander to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Oviedo to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Ponferrada bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Oviedo station.
Santander to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Ponferrada is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Santander to Ponferrada.
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