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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ponferrada to León
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ponferrada to León is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ponferrada to León will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 23 buses that leave Ponferrada for León every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
11:001h10Ponferrada12:10León£71One-way0 changes- 14:301h20Ponferrada15:50León£71One-way0 changes
- 20:401h10Ponferrada21:50León£71One-way0 changes
- 10:001h30Ponferrada11:30León£81One-way0 changes
- 15:101h10Ponferrada16:20León£81One-way0 changes
- 11:001h10Ponferrada12:10León£71One-way0 changes
- 20:401h10Ponferrada21:50León£71One-way0 changes
- 15:101h10Ponferrada16:20León£81One-way0 changes
- 14:301h20Ponferrada15:50León£71One-way0 changes
Normal8:001h20Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses9:20Leon, Bus Station£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ponferrada to León
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to León among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 85 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ponferrada to León bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ponferrada to León coaches for today, Tuesday 21 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 16:30 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 18:10 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 16:33 Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 1h37 | 18:10 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 17:30 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 19:45 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 17:35 Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 2h10 | 19:45 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 21:00 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h50 | 22:50 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 21:03 Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 1h47 | 22:50 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 22 April | |||||
| Normal | 6:00 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h50 | 7:50 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 7:00 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h50 | 8:50 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 7:02 Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 1h48 | 8:50 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 8:00 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 9:20 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 9:20 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 2h10 | 11:30 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 9:23 Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 2h07 | 11:30 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 10:30 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h50 | 12:20 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 10:33 Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 1h47 | 12:20 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 12:30 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 14:00 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 13:10 Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 15:25 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 13:13 Ponferrada, Avenida de Astorga (Universidad De Ponferrada) | 2h12 | 15:25 Leon, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ponferrada to León
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Buses from Ponferrada to León run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest coach covers the 85 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 85 km |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 6:00 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Ponferrada to LeónYou can travel by bus between Ponferrada to León with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ponferrada to León coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ponferrada to León by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at León, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ponferrada and León
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- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Train: León Station
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