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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 5 buses that leave Santiago de Compostela for Ponferrada every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 164 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 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 train and coach for Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 £20, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 164 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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
Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada coaches for today, Thursday 11 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:40 Santiago de Compostela | 2h10 | 09:50 Ponferrada | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:30 Santiago de Compostela | 2h30 | 11:00 Ponferrada | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada
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Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 164 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 164 km |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 05:15 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Infobus, MonBus, Alsa from Santiago de Compostela to PonferradaYou can travel by bus between Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada with BlaBlaCar, Infobus, MonBus, Alsa for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada 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 Ponferrada, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 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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