There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Ponferrada Station by train (Renfe), bus, train, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Ponferradatrain Alv / ...
5h 53m€57–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
- Take the bus from Leon to Ponferradabus ALSA - Leon-Villf / ...
6h 56m€32–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus ALSA - Std-Os-Leo
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
6h 31m€38–58Drive 346.6 km
- Drive from Santander to Ponferrada Stationcar 346.6 km
4h 8m€57–82
Santander to Ponferrada Station by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Ponferrada Station is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Ponferrada Station is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Ponferrada Station. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Ponferrada Station. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Ponferrada via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Santander and Ponferrada Station is 451 km. The road distance is 346.6 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Ponferrada Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Santander to Ponferrada Station, including transfers.
Santander to Ponferrada Station bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Ponferrada Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Ponferrada Station is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Ponferrada Station, Spain?
You can take a train from Santander to Ponferrada via Palencia in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Ponferrada Station via Leon and Ponferrada in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- ALSA
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Santander to Ponferrada Station bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Leon station.
Santander to Ponferrada Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Ponferrada Station is 347 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Santander to Ponferrada Station.
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