There are 4 ways to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago to Lugobus Santiago
- Take the bus from Lugo to Ponferradabus ALSA - Stgo-Md / ...
4h 5m€16–26Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
4h 33m€31–53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santiago de Compostela-SCQ to Ponferrada192.3 km
2h 7mDrive 192.3 km
- Drive from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferradacar 192.3 km
2h 7m€31–44
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago and arriving at Ponferrada via Lugo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Santiago De Compostela and arriving at Ponferrada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) and Ponferrada is 204 km. The road distance is 192.3 km.
The best way to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €16 - €27.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada, including transfers.
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago station.
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
The best way to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs €16 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
You can take a bus from Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago to Ponferrada via Lugo in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santiago De Compostela to Ponferrada every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago to Lugo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Monbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Lugo to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santiago de Compostela-SCQ to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Lugo station.
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada.
Book your Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ponferrada bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 318+ hotels available in Ponferrada.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) and Ponferrada. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.