How much is the bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada?

The cheapest bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada start from $32. The average price for this route is around $32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada?

The average bus trip duration from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 101 miles (163 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada?

The earliest bus departs from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada at 5:45am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada?

A bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	3h 30m	9:15am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00am	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	4h	12:00pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	4h 15m	3:00pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	3h 40m	5:55pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	4h	7:00pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Next departures for Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	3h 30m	9:15am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00am	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	4h	12:00pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	4h 15m	3:00pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	3h 40m	5:55pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	4h	7:00pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ponferrada. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

102 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $44	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $53	Average Duration3h 8m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $26	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santiago de Compostela and Ponferrada?

Stops in Santiago de Compostela

A
Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela
Rua de Clara Campoamor, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain
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B
Parada de Autobus Santiago de Compostela
Praza de Camilo Díaz Baliño, 2, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
C
Av. de Lugo
Av. de Lugo, 13, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain
D
San Lázaro
Av. de Fernando de Casas Novoa, 14, 15707 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain
E
Av. de Rosalía de Castro
Av. de Rosalía de Castro, 116, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain
F
Rúa San Lázaro
Rúa San Lázaro, 88, 15707 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

Stops in Ponferrada

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

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,838 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Customers appreciate the ease of finding the correct bus, punctuality, and smooth driving. They also highlight features like individual screens and air conditioning. However, some mentioned that accessing checked luggage during the trip was not possible and noted a less-than-friendly attitude from one driver regarding this issue.

ALSA Santiago de Compostela Ponferrada recent customer reviews

Good bus, perfectly punctual, screens on each seat, A/C. The only thing I didn’t like (because I didn’t know and think in advance) - I was unable to take anything from my backpack, which I had checked in. The driver was not too nice about it. Next time I will either bring it on board (it’s actually allowed unless it’s too big/heavy) or take everything I need on board.

Igor P.

May 19, 2024

Staff was not able to speak English The ticket in the iPhone Wallet format did not show the seat number ( I sat on someoneelses seat )

Per J.

August 29, 2017

Bus on schedule, comfortable seats, polite driver. Fantastic view.

Fredrik T.

September 15, 2024

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada start from $32. The average price for this route is around $32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada?
The average bus trip duration from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 101 miles (163 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada?
The earliest bus departs from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada at 5:45am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada?
A bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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$27

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$27

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$27

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$27

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$27

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$27

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$27

The cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $27

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You can expect to pay from $27 to $38 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 $27 which is on 2025-12-03.