There are 4 ways to get from Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Viana do Castelo to Vigo - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Vigo to Ponferradabus ALSA - Pont-Gij
5h 45m€27–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo to Orensebus Póvoa de Varzim
- Take the train from Ourense to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
6h€31–44Drive 275.1 km
- Drive from Viana do Castelo to Ponferradacar 275.1 km
4h 7m€50–72Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Viana Do Castelo to Porrinotrain Ic
- Take the train from Porrino to Ponferradatrain Re
6h 45m€38–62
Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Viana do Castelo and arriving at Ponferrada via Vigo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Viana Do Castelo and arriving at Ponferrada via Porrino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Viana do Castelo and Ponferrada is 319 km. The road distance is 275.1 km.
The best way to get from Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs €26 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada, including transfers.
Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Viana do Castelo station.
Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Viana Do Castelo station.
The best way to get from Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs €26 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Viana do Castelo, Portugal and Ponferrada, Spain?
You can take a bus from Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada via Vigo in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Viana Do Castelo to Ponferrada via Porrino in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ourense to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Viana Do Castelo to Porrino
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Porrino to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Viana do Castelo to Vigo - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Vigo to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- (+34) 988 225 288
- [email protected]
- Website
- anpian.com
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo to Orense
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- anpian.com
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Booking & Getting There
Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Vigo - Bus Station.
Ponferrada is 1h ahead of Viana do Castelo. It is currently 11:11 AM in Viana do Castelo and 12:11 PM in Ponferrada.
Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Porrino station.
Yes, the driving distance between Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Viana do Castelo to Ponferrada.
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