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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madrid to Ponferrada from various bus operators like ALSA or Interurbana De Autocares for the next days.

today
$35
tomorrow
$42
Saturday
$35
Sunday
$35
Monday
$39
Tuesday
$35
Wednesday
$39

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 5h 0m 10:45 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 3:45 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
ALSA 4h 45m 11:00 AM Madrid Intercambiador de Moncloa 3:45 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
ALSA 4h 45m 3:45 PM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 8:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $42
ALSA 5h 15m 6:15 PM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 11:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $42
ALSA 4h 30m 4:00 PM Madrid Intercambiador de Moncloa 8:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 4h 45m 12:30 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 5:15 AM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $42
ALSA 5h 10m 8:00 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 1:10 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $42
ALSA 4h 50m 9:45 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 2:35 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $42
ALSA 5h 0m 10:45 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 3:45 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $42
ALSA 4h 45m 3:45 PM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 8:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Ponferrada via Valladolid, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Linecar
      5h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Madrid
      Poligono 17 Rustica
      1:40 PM
      Valladolid
      Bus Station
      0
      Linecar
      Economy
      $2
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • ALSA
      4h 0m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Valladolid
      Bus Station
      6:30 PM
      Ponferrada
      Central Bus Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      $29
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 5h 10m 8:00 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 1:10 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
ALSA 4h 55m 8:15 AM Madrid Intercambiador de Moncloa 1:10 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
ALSA 5h 0m 10:45 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 3:45 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
Interurbana De Autocares 5h 45m 9:30 AM Madrid Benavente Bus Station 3:15 PM Ponferrada Ortega y Gasset Pza. Luis del Olmo rio Bus Stop  Economy $50
Interurbana De Autocares 5h 30m 3:45 PM Madrid Benavente Bus Station 9:15 PM Ponferrada Ortega y Gasset Pza. Luis del Olmo rio Bus Stop  Economy $50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Ponferrada via Valladolid, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Linecar
      5h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Madrid
      Poligono 17 Rustica
      1:40 PM
      Valladolid
      Bus Station
      0
      Linecar
      Economy
      $2
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • ALSA
      4h 0m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Valladolid
      Bus Station
      6:30 PM
      Ponferrada
      Central Bus Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      $29
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 5h 10m 8:00 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 1:10 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
ALSA 4h 45m 3:45 PM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 8:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
ALSA 5h 15m 6:15 PM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 11:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
ALSA 4h 55m 8:15 AM Madrid Intercambiador de Moncloa 1:10 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
ALSA 4h 30m 4:00 PM Madrid Intercambiador de Moncloa 8:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Ponferrada via Valladolid, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Linecar
      5h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Madrid
      Poligono 17 Rustica
      1:40 PM
      Valladolid
      Bus Station
      0
      Linecar
      Economy
      $2
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • ALSA
      4h 0m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Valladolid
      Bus Station
      6:30 PM
      Ponferrada
      Central Bus Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      $29
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 4h 45m 12:30 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station 5:15 AM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $39
ALSA 5h 10m 8:00 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station 1:10 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $39
ALSA 5h 0m 10:45 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station 3:45 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $39
ALSA 4h 45m 3:45 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station 8:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $39
ALSA 5h 15m 6:15 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station 11:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Ponferrada via Valladolid, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Linecar
      5h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Madrid
      Poligono 17 Rustica
      1:40 PM
      Valladolid
      Bus Station
      0
      Linecar
      Economy
      $2
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • ALSA
      4h 0m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Valladolid
      Bus Station
      6:30 PM
      Ponferrada
      Central Bus Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      $29
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 4h 45m 12:30 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 5:15 AM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
ALSA 5h 10m 8:00 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 1:10 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
ALSA 5h 0m 10:45 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 3:45 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
ALSA 4h 45m 3:45 PM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 8:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
ALSA 5h 15m 6:15 PM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Train Station 11:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Ponferrada via Valladolid, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Linecar
      5h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Madrid
      Poligono 17 Rustica
      1:40 PM
      Valladolid
      Bus Station
      0
      Linecar
      Economy
      $2
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • ALSA
      4h 0m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Valladolid
      Bus Station
      6:30 PM
      Ponferrada
      Central Bus Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      $29
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 4h 45m 12:30 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station 5:15 AM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $39
ALSA 5h 10m 8:00 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station 1:10 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $39
ALSA 5h 0m 10:45 AM Madrid Sur Bus Station 3:45 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $39
ALSA 4h 45m 3:45 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station 8:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $39
ALSA 5h 15m 6:15 PM Madrid Sur Bus Station 11:30 PM Ponferrada Central Bus Station  Economy $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Ponferrada via Valladolid, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Linecar
      5h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Madrid
      Poligono 17 Rustica
      1:40 PM
      Valladolid
      Bus Station
      0
      Linecar
      Economy
      $2
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • ALSA
      4h 0m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Valladolid
      Bus Station
      6:30 PM
      Ponferrada
      Central Bus Station
      0
      ALSA
      Economy
      $29
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madrid to Ponferrada is $35 on 7/22/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and Ponferrada

See here how frequent the connections between Madrid and Ponferrada are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 54 daily buses from Madrid to Ponferrada. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Madrid and Ponferrada.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 65 buses from Madrid to Ponferrada, while Night sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Ponferrada, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madrid to Ponferrada

Compare all providers like ALSA and Interurbana De Autocares that travel 23 times every day by bus from Madrid to Ponferrada in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to Ponferrada starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus $35
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Bus 10:45 AM
Latest Bus 6:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 23 Ø
Distance 210.2 miles
Bus Companies ALSA and Interurbana De Autocares

Cheapest bus connections from Madrid to Ponferrada

Every day, 23 buses from 2 bus companies leave Madrid for Ponferrada: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
$35
Friday 07/24
$42
Saturday 07/25
$35
Sunday 07/26
$35
Monday 07/27
$39
Tuesday 07/28
$35
Wednesday 07/29
$39
Thursday 07/30
$35
Friday 07/31
$46
Saturday 08/01
$43
Sunday 08/02
$46
Monday 08/03
$39
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
Thursday 08/06
Friday 08/07
$49
Saturday 08/08
$35
Sunday 08/09
$39
Monday 08/10
$36
Tuesday 08/11
$63
Wednesday 08/12
$35
Thursday 08/13
$39
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Ponferrada

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madrid to Ponferrada, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $35, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madrid to Ponferrada. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Ponferrada, with $35. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Madrid to Ponferrada

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Madrid to Ponferrada in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Madrid to Ponferrada, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Madrid to Ponferrada are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Madrid to Ponferrada

These are the most booked bus companies between Madrid to Ponferrada from our users.

ALSA from Madrid to Ponferrada

ALSA

Here you will find the key facts about the ALSA bus route Madrid to Ponferrada:

Cheapest Price $35
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Bus 10:45 AM
Last Bus 6:15 PM
Daily Connections 20 Ø
Found on 7/9/2026

Interurbana De Autocares from Madrid to Ponferrada

Interurbana De Autocares

Here you will find the key facts about the Interurbana De Autocares bus route Madrid to Ponferrada:

Cheapest Price $50
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Bus 12:30 AM
Last Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 7/7/2026

All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Ponferrada

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Madrid and Ponferrada.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to Ponferrada

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Madrid to Ponferrada? Or which bus companies serve the route Madrid to Ponferrada? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Madrid to Ponferrada bus

How much does a Madrid Ponferrada bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 5h 0m to reach Ponferrada. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Madrid to Ponferrada?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $86. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ponferrada.

On average, how many connections are available from Madrid to Ponferrada each day?

Every day, the Madrid to Ponferrada bus route is served by approximately 23 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Madrid to Ponferrada take?

The fastest bus from Madrid to Ponferrada is offered by ALSA and takes 4h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $84. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madrid to Ponferrada?

The earliest bus arriving in Ponferrada from Madrid starts at 10:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Madrid to Ponferrada?

The latest bus trip departing from Madrid for Ponferrada starts at 6:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Madrid Ponferrada route?

When traveling by bus from Madrid to Ponferrada, passengers can travel with ALSA and Interurbana De Autocares. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Ponferrada?

You can check all the direct connections between Madrid and Ponferrada by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA and Interurbana De Autocares.

What can I take with me on the Madrid to Ponferrada bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Madrid Ponferrada bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Madrid Ponferrada bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Madrid to Ponferrada on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Madrid to Ponferrada?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 23 daily trips between Madrid and Ponferrada. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Madrid to Ponferrada?

Prices and availability for 23 trips between Madrid and Ponferrada change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madrid to Ponferrada

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Madrid and to Ponferrada

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