How to get from Madrid to Ponferrada
A real 1-leg route: train. Door to door 3h 42m, from €89.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Ponferrada. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 42m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 338 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Madrid to Ponferrada: cheapest or fastest?
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Renfe·3h 42m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Madrid to Ponferrada works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Ponferrada, about 3h 42m. In total it's roughly €89 over 3h 42m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Ponferrada
DepartureMadridWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Madrid to Ponferrada
On this route you travel with Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Madrid to Ponferrada: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Ponferrada?+−
The most useful route takes about 3h 42m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Ponferrada from Madrid?+−
About 338 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Ponferrada cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €89. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Ponferrada?+−
On this route you travel with Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid 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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