What is the distance between Bilbao and Ponferrada?

The distance separating Bilbao and Ponferrada is 192 miles (309 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to Ponferrada?

If you're headed to Ponferrada from Bilbao, chances are that your bus will leave from Estación Autobuses and arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Bilbao to Ponferrada from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bilbao to Ponferrada on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:15am	Estación Autobuses	8h 5m	4:20pm	PONFERRADA	Cheapest
ALSA Supra + ALSA	Bus	3:00pm	Estación Autobuses	7h 15m	10:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	Fastest
	Bus	2:15am	Estación Autobuses	9h 30m	11:45am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags
	Bus	12:30pm	Estación Autobuses	9h 45m	10:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:36 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bilbao to Ponferrada

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ponferrada. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

192 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $80	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $52	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60733 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $59

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and Ponferrada?

Stops in Bilbao

A - Estación Autobuses

B - Zorroza, Abaro Estrata

C - Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea

D - Buenos Aires Kalea, 2

E - Hotel Carlton

F - Bilbao-Abando Geltokia

Stops in Ponferrada

A - Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada

B - Ponferrada estación de autobuses

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bilbao to Ponferrada by bus

What is the distance between Bilbao and Ponferrada?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to Ponferrada?

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The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Ponferrada was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $53

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bilbao to Ponferrada, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $53 to $62 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to Ponferrada based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-14.