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Compare train and coach for Bilbao to Ponferrada
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Ponferrada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £36, and a coach costs an average of £40.
Distance: 309 km
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How to get to Ponferrada from Bilbao by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Bilbao to Ponferrada is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Bilbao to Ponferrada
Travel to Ponferrada easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Ponferrada.
There are 2 travel options from Bilbao to Ponferrada: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Ponferrada is a coach with an average price of £38.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Ponferrada:
Taking a coach costs £2 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £39.
The fastest way from Bilbao to Ponferrada is by train with an average journey time of 6 h 22 min.
There are alternative travel options to Ponferrada that take longer:
Coach takes on average 8 h 45 min.
Ponferrada is approximately 192 miles away from Bilbao.
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Ponferrada is:
- Around 1 coach per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bilbao to Ponferrada as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Bilbao to Ponferrada:
- Most travellers board their coach from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Ponferrada, Estación de Autobuses.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bilbao to Ponferrada:
- You can take a coach from Bilbao to Ponferrada with Alsa. Cheap tickets can be found for £38 with Alsa from Bilbao to Ponferrada.
- You can take a train from Bilbao to Ponferrada with Renfe Viajeros. Cheap tickets can be found for £39 with Renfe Viajeros from Bilbao to Ponferrada.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Ponferrada with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with with 1 direct coach per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ponferrada as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bilbao to Ponferrada.
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