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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ponferrada to Bilbao

Composite routes from Ponferrada to Bilbao

Cheapest
4 h 16 min
Car
434 km.
from $23
Other
6 h 3 min
Train, Bus
308 km.
from $69.57
8 h 5 min
308 km.
from $46.78
6 h 33 min
Train, Plane
308 km.
from $206.35
6 h 44 min
308 km.
from $74.17
8 h 50 min
308 km.
from $77.61
11 h 46 min
Bus, Train
308 km.
from $28.24

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.35–$391.30

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$391.30

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Ponferrada to Miranda
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74
Train from Ponferrada to Santiago
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abando
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13

Renfe Cercanias

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/es/cercanias
Train from Estación de tren La Asunción/Universidad to Estación
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.33
Bus from Ponferrada to Burgos
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$34.78
Bus from Burgos to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$20.65
Bus from Ponferrada to Benavente
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$16.30
Bus from Ponferrada to Leon
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Burgos to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74

MonBus

Phone:
+34 900 92 91 92
Email:
info@monbus.es
Website:
monbus.es/es
Bus from Benavente to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$59.78

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Ponferrada to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao is to rideshare which costs $15.95 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Ponferrada and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ponferrada and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Ponferrada to Bilbao?

The distance between Ponferrada and Bilbao is 497 km. The road distance is 434.9 km.

How do I travel from Ponferrada to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ponferrada to Bilbao bus from?

Ponferrada to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.

Where do I catch the Ponferrada to Bilbao train from?

Ponferrada to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.

Train or bus from Ponferrada to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Ponferrada to Bilbao is to bus via Burgos which takes 8h 5m and costs $36.96 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Ponferrada to Bilbao bus arrive?

Ponferrada to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Burgos station.

Where does the Ponferrada to Bilbao train arrive?

Ponferrada to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Miranda De Ebro station.

Can I drive from Ponferrada to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Bilbao is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Ponferrada to Bilbao.

How do I get a train ticket from Ponferrada to Bilbao?

Book your Ponferrada to Bilbao train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ponferrada to Bilbao?

Book your Ponferrada to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Bilbao. Prices start at $46.42 per night.

Can I share a ride from Ponferrada to Bilbao?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ponferrada and Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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