How to Travel from

Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada

by Rideshare or Car

Spain Donostia / San Sebastián Ponferrada

Cheapest

By car (486 km)

4 h 41 min

486 km.

from $26

Other

Rideshare

4 h 41 min

486 km.

from $18.49

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:

vueling.com/

Plane from San Sebastián Airport to León

Ave. Duration:

17h

Frequency:

Tuesday and Sunday

Estimated price:

$151.89–$620.23

Iberia

Website:

iberia.com/

Plane from San Sebastián Airport to León

Ave. Duration:

17h

Frequency:

Tuesday and Sunday

Estimated price:

$151.89–$620.23

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:

+34 91 232 03 20

Website:

renfe.com/es/en

Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Vitoria/Gasteiz

Ave. Duration:

1h 49m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$13.92–$18.99

Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Ponferrada

Ave. Duration:

4h 34m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$44.30–$60.76

Train from Leon to Ponferrada

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$12.66–$18.99

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:

+34 910 207 007

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

alsa.com/en/web/bus/home

Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Burgos

Ave. Duration:

2h 55m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$20.25–$31.64

Bus from Burgos to Ponferrada

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$27.85–$41.77

Bus from Leon to Ponferrada

Ave. Duration:

2h 10m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$10.76–$16.46

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Burgos

Ave. Duration:

3h 25m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$22.78–$31.64

Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Vitoria-Gasteiz

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$17.72–$25.32

Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Leon

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$31.64–$44.30

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:

+33 18 57 62 228

Website:

blablacar.co.uk/

Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Burgos

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$21.52–$32.91

What is the cheapest way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada?

The cheapest way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada is to bus which costs $41.30 - $65.22 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada?

The fastest way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Donostia / San Sebastián and Ponferrada?

No, there is no direct bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Ponferrada via Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Donostia / San Sebastián and Ponferrada?

No, there is no direct train from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada. However, there are services departing from San Sebastian/Donostia and arriving at Ponferrada via Vitoria/Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada?

The distance between Donostia / San Sebastián and Ponferrada is 574 km. The road distance is 487.7 km.

How do I travel from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada without a car?

The best way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $50 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada bus from?

Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where do I catch the Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada train from?

Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.

Train or bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada?

The best way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $50 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $65.22 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada bus arrive?

Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Burgos station.

Where does the Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada train arrive?

Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Vitoria/Gasteiz station.

Can I drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada?

Yes, the driving distance between Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada.

How do I get a train ticket from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada?

Book your Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada?

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Where can I stay near Ponferrada?

There are 275+ hotels available in Ponferrada. Prices start at $30.33 per night.

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El Castillo

Avda El Castillo, 115, Ponferrada

Fine

8.4

Hotel Aroi Bierzo Plaza

Plaza Del Ayuntamiento, 4, Ponferrada

Fine

8.6

Hotel Aroi Ponferrada

Marcelo Macías 4, Ponferrada

Fine

8.3

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Las Médulas

Las Médulas (Spanish pronunciation: ) is a historic gold-mining site near the town of Ponferrada in the comarca of El Bierzo (province of León, Castile and León, Spain). It was the most important gold mine, as well as the largest open-pit gold mine, in the entire Roman Empire. Las Médulas Cultural Landscape is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Advanced aerial surveys conducted in 2014 using LIDAR have confirmed the wide extent of the Roman-era works.

Monastery of Carracedo

Ponferrada

Ponferrada is a city of Spain, located in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Ponferrada, the second most populated municipality of the Province of León, is also the capital city of El Bierzo, the only comarca recognized as an administrative entity by law in the region.

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Two ways to Travel from Donostia / San Sebastián to Ponferrada

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Iberia

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Bus operators

ALSA

FlixBus

BlaBlaCar Bus

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