What is the cheapest way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada?

The cheapest way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada?

The fastest way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Barajas and Ponferrada?

No, there is no direct train from Barajas to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Barajas and arriving at Ponferrada via Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Barajas to Ponferrada?

The distance between Barajas and Ponferrada is 477 km. The road distance is 398.9 km.

How do I travel from Barajas to Ponferrada without a car?

The best way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €29 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Barajas to Ponferrada?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Barajas to Ponferrada, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barajas to Ponferrada train from?

Barajas to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.

Train or bus from Barajas to Ponferrada?

The best way to get from Barajas to Ponferrada is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €29 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Barajas to Ponferrada train arrive?

Barajas to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.

Can I drive from Barajas to Ponferrada?

Yes, the driving distance between Barajas to Ponferrada is 399 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Barajas to Ponferrada.

Where can I stay near Ponferrada?

There are 282+ hotels available in Ponferrada.

Barajas to Ponferrada - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Barajas to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to PonferradaIc
5h 40m
€29–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to PonferradaAlsa
6h 38m
€36–67
Drive 398.9 km
1. Drive from Barajas to Ponferrada398.9 km
3h 56m
€62–90
Fly to Vigo, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Vigo (VGO)MAD - VGO
2. Take the bus from Vigo to Ponferrada
7h 5m
€56–167
Fly to A Coruña Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)MAD - LCG
2. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Ponferrada
7h 37m
€57–169

Barajas to Ponferrada by subway and train (Renfe)

6Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 476.6 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Barajas, Madrid, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada 6 times a week. Tickets cost €25–110 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Ponferrada twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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