How much is a ticket from León to Ponferrada?

The cheapest tickets from León to Ponferrada start at $26. The average price for this route is around $27. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the ride from León to Ponferrada?

The average trip duration from León to Ponferrada is 1h 49m, covering a distance of 84 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by ALSA .

Which companies service the León to Ponferrada route?

Several major companies operate on this route with 8 trips available per day, including services from ALSA , Renfe .

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

The earliest trip from León to Ponferrada departs at 6:00am. And the latest trip departs at 8:30pm.

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

A trip from León to Ponferrada generates an estimated 2.0953874999999997 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best company from León 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 León to Ponferrada?

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

Which company has the most on-time service from León to Ponferrada?

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

Which company has the cleanest vehicles from León to Ponferrada?

According to Busbud traveller 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 León to Ponferrada from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for León to Ponferrada on April 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:05am	León	1h 55m	9:00am	Ponferrada	Cheapest
10:15am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 30m	11:45am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	Fastest
9:00am	Estacion de Autobuses León	2h	11:00am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
12:30pm	León	2h 4m	2:34pm	Ponferrada	No tags
11:30am	Estacion de Autobuses León	1h 40m	1:10pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:17 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from León to Ponferrada

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Ponferrada. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

84 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $27	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $59	Average Duration1h 49m	CO₂ emissions 2kg 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 companies

ALSA

4.3/561,669 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.5

According to 39 reviews, ALSA received a 4.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the Wi‑Fi and the value for money, but some complained about the power outlets. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $26

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

Renfe

4.1/5975 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.0

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from León 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 León to Ponferrada?
The cheapest tickets from León to Ponferrada start at $26. The average price for this route is around $27. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from León to Ponferrada?
The average trip duration from León to Ponferrada is 1h 49m, covering a distance of 84 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by ALSA.
Which companies service the León to Ponferrada route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 8 trips available per day, including services from ALSA, Renfe.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from León to Ponferrada?
The earliest trip from León to Ponferrada departs at 6:00am. And the latest trip departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from León to Ponferrada?
A trip from León to Ponferrada generates an estimated 2.0953874999999997 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from León 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 León to Ponferrada?
Based on Busbud reviews, the company ALSA has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which company has the most on-time service from León to Ponferrada?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from León to Ponferrada?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find the 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

$19

04-09

$19

Today

$19

04-11

$19

04-12

$19

04-13

$19

04-14

$19

04-15

$19

The cheapest trip from León to Ponferrada was searched and found on Apr 14, 2026 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay between $19 and $54 for a bus or train ticket from León to Ponferrada based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at $19 on 2026-04-14.

Usually Renfe 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.