There are 4 ways to get from Zamora to Ponferrada by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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 Zamora to Ponferradabus Alsa
2h 30m€16–25Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Zamora to Ponferrada192.1 km
2h 18m€8–11Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Zamora to Ourensetrain Ave
- Take the train from Ourense to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
4h 44m€48–91Drive 192.7 km
- Drive from Zamora to Ponferradacar 192.7 km
1h 58m€31–44
Zamora to Ponferrada by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zamora to Ponferrada is to rideshare which costs €8 - €11 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Zamora to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zamora and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Zamora to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Zamora and arriving at Ponferrada via Ourense. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Zamora and Ponferrada is 197 km. The road distance is 192.7 km.
The best way to get from Zamora to Ponferrada without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €16 - €25.
The bus from Zamora to Ponferrada takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Zamora to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Zamora station.
Zamora to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Zamora station.
The best way to get from Zamora to Ponferrada is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Zamora, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Zamora to Ponferrada once daily. Tickets cost €16–24 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Empresa Vivas also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zamora to Ponferrada via Ourense in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Zamora to Ourense
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Zamora to Ourense
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Ourense to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Zamora to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 980 51 66 23
- %[email protected]
- Website
- autocaresvivas.es
Bus from Zamora to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Schedules at
- autocaresvivas.es
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Zamora to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Zamora to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Zamora to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Ourense station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zamora to Ponferrada is 193 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Zamora to Ponferrada.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zamora and Ponferrada. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















