There are 3 ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €60 - €90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vitoria-Gasteiz and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vitoria/Gasteiz and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Ponferrada is 446 km. The road distance is 390.2 km.
The best way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €55 - €90.
The train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Ponferrada takes 4h 34m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Vitoria/Gasteiz station.
The best way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Ponferrada every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada is 390 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Ponferrada.
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