Madrid to Ponferrada bus with BlaBlaCar
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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Ponferrada
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Ponferrada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Ponferrada will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid for Ponferrada every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 338 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Madrid to Ponferrada
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
5h 46m average duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m average duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Ponferrada bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 Madrid | 4h20 | 23:50 Ponferrada | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 22 June | |||||
| 14:00 Madrid | 4h30 | 18:30 Ponferrada | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:00 Madrid | 3h50 | 17:50 Ponferrada | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:30 Madrid | 3h50 | 19:20 Ponferrada | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:00 Madrid | 3h50 | 20:50 Ponferrada | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:00 Madrid | 4h40 | 22:40 Ponferrada | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Ponferrada
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Distance 337 km |
Average bus duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 08:15 |
Last bus 18:00 |
Coach companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Alsa Supra Madrid to Ponferrada
Travel from Madrid to Ponferrada from £43 with Omio’s coach partners Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Alsa Supra! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.
Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
Alsa from Madrid to Ponferrada coach information:
- Average Duration: 4 h 15 min
- Cheapest Price: £67
- Alsa frequency: 9 a day
FAQs: Madrid to Ponferrada coach
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Ponferrada
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office- 06:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km)
- La Pausa (0.3 km).
- Available outside the terminal, follow the signs to the taxi rank.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 101 Metro: 8 Train: C1, C10
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 44, 82, 132, C1, C2 Metro: 3, 6
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