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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ponferrada to Ourense among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 106 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£15 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Ponferrada to Ourense, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Ourense:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ponferrada to Ourense costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Ourense take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 4m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £7. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Ourense from Ponferrada by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ponferrada to Ourense is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Ourense are Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Pontevedra, A Coruña and Lugo. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ourense on Omio.
Santiago de Compostela is best known as the final destination of the Camino de Santiago and for its cathedral at the heart of the old town. Pilgrim tradition, university life and granite streets give the city a reflective, lively character.
Vigo is Galicia’s largest city, known for its busy fishing port and strong maritime character. Hilltop neighbourhoods, seafood culture and views towards the Cíes Islands give it a lively coastal feel.
Pontevedra is known for its pedestrian old town, handsome granite squares and easy-going Galician atmosphere. Historic churches, arcaded streets and a strong tapas culture give the city a calm, lived-in character.
A Coruña is a lively Atlantic city in Galicia, known for the Tower of Hercules and its long seafront promenade. Beaches sit close to a compact centre with glass-fronted buildings, tapas streets and a strong maritime feel.
Lugo is best known for its complete Roman walls, which still ring the old town. Inside them, a calm Galician centre mixes Roman heritage, churches and traditional food culture.
Travel to Ourense 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 Ponferrada to Ourense.
This is compared to other travel options from Ponferrada to Ourense:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ponferrada to Ourense costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Ourense take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 4m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ponferrada and Ourense as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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