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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Ponferrada
    Destination location: Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $38
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Ponferrada
    Destination location: Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $38
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Ponferrada
    Destination location: Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $38
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Ponferrada
    Destination location: Universidad De Ponferrada
    Operated by
    ALSA Supra + ALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $52
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Ponferrada
    Destination location: Universidad De Ponferrada
    Operated by
    ALSA + ALSA Supra
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $41
Bus Santander to Ponferrada: Trip Overview

Bus Santander to Ponferrada: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$44
Average bus trip duration8h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure3:00 AM
Distance154 miles (248 km)
Latest bus departure4:15 PM

Santander to Ponferrada Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures7
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:00AM - 4:15PM
Minimum Price$39
Average Ticket Price$44
Minimum Trip Duration5h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration8h
Distance154 miles (248 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteALSA
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santander - Ponferrada

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Ponferrada without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Santander to Ponferrada is about 8h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 5h 50m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 154 miles (249 km) that separate the two cities.

Santander and Ponferrada are 154 miles (249 km) apart.

About 7 buses travel this route daily, provided by ALSA. The number of buses running from Santander to Ponferrada may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Santander to Ponferrada as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 3:00 AM for the initial departure and runs until 4:15 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Santander to Ponferrada leave from Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2 and arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Santander to Ponferrada by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $35, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $44 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $35 and $59, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Santander to Ponferrada.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Santander to Ponferrada.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santander to Ponferrada.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santander to Ponferrada.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Ponferrada to Santander

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