There are 3 ways to get from Santander to Ponferrada by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Santander to Palencia37072 / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to PonferradaAlv / ...
5h 50m€34–82Bus
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to LeonAlsa
- Take the bus from Leon to PonferradaALSA - Leon-Villf / ...
6h 40m€38–74Drive 356.3 km
- Drive from Santander to Ponferrada356.3 km
3h 50m€56–81
Santander to Ponferrada by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Ponferrada is to train which costs €30 - €85 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Ponferrada via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Santander and Ponferrada is 451 km. The road distance is 356.3 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €30 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Santander to Ponferrada, including transfers.
Santander to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
Santander to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Ponferrada is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Ponferrada, Spain?
You can take a train from Santander to Ponferrada via Palencia in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Ponferrada via Leon in around 6h 40m.
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- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Palencia to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Santander to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Ponferrada is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Santander to Ponferrada.
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