There are 5 ways to get from Zaragoza to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Ponferradatrain Alv
7h 31m€90–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Ponferradabus ALSA - Bcn-Stg
8h 20m€45–75Drive 564.4 km
- Drive from Zaragoza to Ponferradacar 564.4 km
5h 46m€93–133Fly, train
- Fly from Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane ZAZ - SCQ
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Ponferradatrain
8h 17m€152–499Bus via Mayorga
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Becilla de Valderadueybus
- Take the bus from Becilla De Valderaduey to Ponferradabus ALSA - S Va-As-Sa
11h 25m€58–83
Zaragoza to Ponferrada by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zaragoza to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Zaragoza to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs €90 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zaragoza-Delicias and arriving at Ponferrada. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Zaragoza and Ponferrada is 717 km. The road distance is 564.4 km.
The best way to get from Zaragoza to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €90 - €130.
The train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Ponferrada takes 7h 31m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Zaragoza to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza station.
Zaragoza to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Zaragoza-Delicias station.
The best way to get from Zaragoza to Ponferrada is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €90 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Zaragoza, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Ponferrada every 4 hours. Tickets cost €90–130 and the journey takes 7h 31m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Ponferrada once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Zaragoza Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–370
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Becilla De Valderaduey to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 677 123 456
- [email protected]
- Website
- linecar.es
Bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Becilla de Valderaduey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Schedules at
- linecar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Zaragoza to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Zaragoza to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaragoza to Ponferrada is 564 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Zaragoza to Ponferrada.
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