There are 4 ways to get from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) by bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 3 h 43 min
$23 - $44
3 alternative options
Train • 4 h 10 min
$33 - $45
Train via Orense-Empalme • 4 h 17 min
$34 - $55
Drive • 2 h 12 min
$23 - $35
Questions & Answers
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ). However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Casa Lorenzo via Lugo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 h 43 min.
The distance between Ponferrada and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) is 154 km. The road distance is 201 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) without a car is to bus which takes 3 h 43 min and costs .
It takes approximately 3 h 43 min to get from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), including transfers.
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) is to bus which takes 3 h 43 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4 h 10 min.
Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) bus services, operated by Empresa Freire, arrive at Casa Lorenzo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) is 201 km. It takes approximately 2 h 12 min to drive from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ).
There are 502+ hotels available in Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ). Prices start at $44 USD per night.
- Distance: 96.3 miles
- Duration: 3 h 43 min
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), Spain?
You can take a bus from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) via Lugo in around 3 h 43 min. Alternatively, Spanish Railways (RENFE) operates a train from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) twice daily. Tickets cost $29 - $45 and the journey takes 3 h 43 min.
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29 - $45
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Ponferrada to Orense-Empalme
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19 - $30
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Orense-Empalme to Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11 - $21
- Website
- renfe.com
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi so you’re never bored on your journey. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. Flexibility is another highlight of an ALSA journey, with three types of tickets on offer - Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass, along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Ponferrada to Lugo
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19 - $30
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +34 902 800 220
- infofreire@empresafreire.com
- Website
- empresafreire.com
Bus from Lugo to Casa Lorenzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3 - $11
- Schedules at
- empresafreire.com
- Website
- tmg.xunta.gal
Bus from Lugo to Santiago Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $15
- Schedules at
- tmg.xunta.gal
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