Bus Tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada

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Next departures for Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSA
Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)
Estación de Autobuses de PonferradaCheapestFastest
ALSA
Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)
Estación de Autobuses de PonferradaNo tags
ALSA Supra
Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)
Estación de Autobuses de PonferradaNo tags
ALSA
Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)
Estación de Autobuses de PonferradaNo tags
ALSA
Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)
Estación de Autobuses de PonferradaNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada

Bus
Average PriceUS$32 - US$44Average Duration3h 45m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$24 - US$46Average Duration3h 8m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$14 - US$25Average Duration2h 20m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ponferrada. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
2h 20mAverage Duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$32
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 45m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance163 km
Latest bus departure9:30pm

Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santiago de Compostela - Ponferrada

  1. What is the distance between Santiago de Compostela and Ponferrada?

    The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Ponferrada is around 165 km (103 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela, in Santiago de Compostela, and end it at Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada, in Ponferrada.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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08-31
US$27
09-01
US$27
Today
US$27
09-03
US$27
09-04
US$27
09-05
US$27
09-06
US$27
09-07
US$27
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of US$27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$27 to US$39 for a bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$27 which is on 2025-09-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santiago de Compostela and Ponferrada!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Santiago de Compostela by bus?

Bus from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela

You can also go to Ponferrada by train

Train from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada

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