How to get from León to Ponferrada
- 84 km as the crow flies
- 13 bus departures a day with ALSA
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from León to Ponferrada: bus. The two cities are about 84 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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84 km
León to Ponferrada: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1León → León AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
- 2León Airport → AvilésbusRegional connection·3h
- 3Avilés → Valladolid AirportbusRegional connection·5h 35m
- 4Valladolid Airport → PonferradabusRegional connection·4h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from León to Ponferrada
ALSA runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:00 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 13 | 08:00 | 22:30 |
| Renfetrain | 4 | 07:05 | 19:54 |
All departuresALSA
- 08:00
- 08:25
- 10:00
- 11:30
- 12:15
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 16:30
- 17:45
- 18:45
- 19:30
- 21:00
- 22:30
All departuresRenfe
- 07:05
- 12:30
- 16:58
- 19:54
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from León to Ponferrada works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from León to La Virgen del Camino, about 35 min. Transfer in La Virgen del Camino and continue by Regional connection bus on to Avilés (3h). Transfer in Avilés and continue by Regional connection bus on to Valladolid (5h 35m). Transfer in Valladolid and continue by Regional connection bus on to Ponferrada (4h 25m). In total it's roughly €96 over 14h 35m, 3 transfers.
León to Ponferrada: common questions
When is the first bus from León to Ponferrada?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 08:00 and the last at 22:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from León to Ponferrada?
13 a day with ALSA, between 08:00 and 22:30.
When is the first train from León to Ponferrada?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 07:05 and the last at 19:54, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from León to Ponferrada?
4 a day with Renfe, between 07:05 and 19:54.
How far is Ponferrada from León?
About 84 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run León to Ponferrada?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from León to Ponferrada?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026