The cheapest and fastest trains from Ponferrada to Madrid
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
4 h 9 m
Average duration
10 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ponferrada to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ponferrada to Madrid will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 5 trains that leave Ponferrada for Madrid every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 338 km distance in an average of 10 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 19 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.
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Compare train and coach for Ponferrada to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 338 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£50 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ponferrada to Madrid train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04088 | On time 05:22 Ponferrada station | 4h09 | 09:31 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
37088 · 18006 | On time 05:22 Ponferrada station | 14h19 | 19:41 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1 change | |
04088+ 18006 | On time 05:22 Ponferrada station | 14h19 | 19:41 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1 change | |
37625 · 18006 | On time 10:52 Ponferrada station | 8h49 | 19:41 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1 change | |
00625+ 18006 | On time 10:52 Ponferrada station | 8h49 | 19:41 Madrid Príncipe Pío | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ponferrada to Madrid
Distance 338 km |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 17:30 |
Train companies: Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros from Ponferrada to Madrid trainsRenfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Ponferrada and Madrid from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ponferrada to Madrid train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ponferrada and Madrid
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station, open 24/7.
- Restaurant La Perla
- Restaurante Mencía
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- AC Hotel Ponferrada
- Hotel Temple Ponferrada
- Hotel Aroi Ponferrada
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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