What is the distance between Santiago de Compostela and Ponferrada?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada?

If you're headed to Ponferrada from Santiago de Compostela, chances are that your bus will leave from Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela and arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	3h 45m	1:15am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada on November 28
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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B
Ponferrada estación de autobuses
Av. de la Libertad, 15,, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain

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ALSA

4.5/560,832 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

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

What is the distance between Santiago de Compostela and Ponferrada?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada?

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The cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $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 $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 2025-11-27.