How far is León from Ponferrada?

The distance between León and Ponferrada is around 84 km (52 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from León to Ponferrada?

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

Bus León to Ponferrada from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for León to Ponferrada on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	2h 7m	7:37pm	Universidad De Ponferrada	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	2h 10m	7:40pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Next departures for León to Ponferrada on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 57m	10:57am	Universidad De Ponferrada	Cheapest
Bus	10:15am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 30m	11:45am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	2h	11:00am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 40m	1:10pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	2h 10m	3:10pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Next departures for León to Ponferrada on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 57m	10:57am	Universidad De Ponferrada	Cheapest
Bus	10:15am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 30m	11:45am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	2h	11:00am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	2h 10m	3:10pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 50m	5:20pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Next departures for León to Ponferrada on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 47m	9:47am	Universidad De Ponferrada	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 20m	8:20pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 55m	7:55am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 50m	9:50am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Estacion de Autobuses León	2h 10m	11:40am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Next departures for León to Ponferrada on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 47m	9:47am	Universidad De Ponferrada	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 20m	8:20pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 55m	7:55am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 50m	9:50am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Estacion de Autobuses León	2h 10m	11:40am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Next departures for León to Ponferrada on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 47m	9:47am	Universidad De Ponferrada	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 20m	8:20pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 55m	7:55am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 50m	9:50am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Estacion de Autobuses León	2h 10m	11:40am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Next departures for León to Ponferrada on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 47m	9:47am	Universidad De Ponferrada	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 20m	8:20pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 55m	7:55am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 50m	9:50am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Estacion de Autobuses León	2h 10m	11:40am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from León to Ponferrada

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ponferrada. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

85 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $28	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $61	Average Duration1h 49m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $25	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in León and Ponferrada?

Stops in León

A
Estacion de Autobuses León
Av Ingeniero Sáenz de Miera, 8 , 24009 León, Spain
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B
Parada de Autobuses de San Andrés del Rabanedo
Calle Corpus Christi, 194, 24191 San Andrés del Rabanedo, León, Spain
C
Venta de la Tuerta
D
La Virgen del Camino
Carr. de León-Astorga, 63, 24198 La Virgen del Camino, León, Spain
E
San Andrés del Rabanedo
CL-623, 320, 24191 San Andrés del Rabanedo, León, Spain

Stops in Ponferrada

A
Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada
Av. de la Libertad, 222 , 24400 Ponferrada, Spain
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B
Ponferrada estación de autobuses
Av. de la Libertad, 15,, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,801 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 37 reviews, ALSA received a 4.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the WiFi and the value for money, but some complained about the power outlets. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $27

ALSA León Ponferrada recent customer reviews

Very poor communication skills from the driver; made no effort to check if we could understand him ( we didn't get a chance to use phone translator). The journey was straightforward!

Louis O.

May 11, 2023

Bus was on time and was clean

Veronica G.

August 26, 2024

The driver was excellent!!

Hector T.

August 1, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from León to Ponferrada by bus

How far is León from Ponferrada?
The distance between León and Ponferrada is around 84 km (52 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from León to Ponferrada?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estacion de Autobuses León, in León, 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.

Best price found

11-19

$19

11-20

$19

Today

$19

11-22

$19

11-23

$19

11-24

$19

11-25

$19

11-26

$19

The cheapest trip from León to Ponferrada was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $20 for a bus ticket from León to Ponferrada based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-22.