Trains tickets from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela

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Next departures for Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela on October 26
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Compare 3 ways to go from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela

busbud logoWe recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Santiago de Compostela. 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
Bus
Average Price$32 - $44Average Duration3h 45m
4kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$24 - $48Average Duration3h 9m
4kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$13 - $25Average Duration2h 20m
7kg CO₂e

Train Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$33
Average train trip duration3h 9m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:38pm
Distance102 miles (163 km)
Latest train departure7:22pm

Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela was searched and found on Oct 27, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $49 for a train ticket from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-10-27.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Ponferrada and Santiago de Compostela is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Santiago de Compostela.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Santiago de Compostela you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Ponferrada and Santiago de Compostela, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from Santiago de Compostela to Ponferrada

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