How much is a ticket from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

The cheapest tickets from Barcelona to Ponferrada start from $56. The average price for this route is around $91. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the ride from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

The average trip duration from Barcelona to Ponferrada is 11h 26m, covering a distance of 457 miles (736 km). The quickest vehicle can get you there in 9h 32m and is operated by Renfe .

Which companies service the Barcelona to Ponferrada route?

Several major companies operate on this route with 2 trips available per day, including services from ALSA , Renfe .

What is the earliest and latest departure time from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

The earliest trip departs from Barcelona to Ponferrada at 9:00am. And the latest trip departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

A trip from Barcelona to Ponferrada generates an estimated 18.389337499999996 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best company from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61661 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which company has the most timely service from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Barcelona to Ponferrada?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus and Train Barcelona to Ponferrada from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Ponferrada on April 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	12h 25m	8:25am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	CheapestFastest
		11:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	13h 40m	1:10pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Ponferrada on April 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	12h 25m	8:25am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	CheapestFastest
11:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	13h 40m	1:10pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
9:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	13h 20m	10:20pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Ponferrada on April 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	12h 25m	8:25am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	CheapestFastest
7:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	14h 20m	9:50am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
11:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	13h 40m	1:10pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
9:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	13h 10m	10:10pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Ponferrada on April 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:05am	Barcelona-Sants	9h 32m	6:37pm	Ponferrada	CheapestFastest
8:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	12h 25m	8:25am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
9:05am	Barcelona-Sants	9h 32m	6:37pm	Ponferrada	No tags
7:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	14h 20m	9:50am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
11:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	13h 40m	1:10pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 10:55 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Barcelona to Ponferrada

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Ponferrada. The journey takes about 9 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 32mAverage Duration

456 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$92 - $100	Average Duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$56 - $115	Average Duration9h 32m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Ponferrada?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
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D
Avinguda Meridiana, 11
Avinguda Meridiana, 11, 08030 Barcelona, Spain
E
Estación de Francia
Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera,, 08003 Barcelona, , Spain
F
Barcelona Clot-Arago
C-33, 140, 08026 Barcelona, Spain
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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 companies

ALSA

4.3/561,669 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Renfe

4.1/5975 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.0

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Ponferrada by bus or train

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

How much is a ticket from Barcelona to Ponferrada?
The cheapest tickets from Barcelona to Ponferrada start from $56. The average price for this route is around $91. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from Barcelona to Ponferrada?
The average trip duration from Barcelona to Ponferrada is 11h 26m, covering a distance of 457 miles (736 km). The quickest vehicle can get you there in 9h 32m and is operated by Renfe.
Which companies service the Barcelona to Ponferrada route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 2 trips available per day, including services from ALSA, Renfe.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Barcelona to Ponferrada?
The earliest trip departs from Barcelona to Ponferrada at 9:00am. And the latest trip departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Barcelona to Ponferrada?
A trip from Barcelona to Ponferrada generates an estimated 18.389337499999996 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best company from Barcelona to Ponferrada?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61661 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Ponferrada?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which company has the most timely service from Barcelona to Ponferrada?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Barcelona to Ponferrada?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses and trains

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

Best price found

04/08

$88

04/09

$88

Today

$88

04/11

$88

04/12

$88

04/13

$89

04/14

$75

04/15

$88

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Ponferrada was searched and found on Apr 14, 2026 with a price of $75

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

You can expect to pay from $75 to $93 for a bus or train ticket from Barcelona to Ponferrada based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2026-04-14.

Usually ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.