Bus Santander to Ponferrada: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Santander to Ponferrada

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santander to Ponferrada from various bus operators like ALSA for the next days.

today

$44

tomorrow

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Sunday

$35

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 0m	3:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	11:45 AM	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/4/2026 3:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 8/4/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
ALSA	7h 0m	11:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:30 PM	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/4/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 8/4/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
ALSA	6h 45m	11:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:30 PM	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/4/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 8/4/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	8h 15m	2:00 PM	Santander	Bus Station	10:15 PM	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/4/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 8/4/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
ALSA	8h 0m	2:15 PM	Santander	Bus Station	10:15 PM	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/4/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 8/4/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Santander to Ponferrada via León, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  3:45 AM
  
  Santander
  Bus Station
  
  9:15 AM
  
  León
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $32
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/6/2026 3:45:00 AM to Bus Station, León (Spain) arriving at 8/6/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
- ALSA
  
  0h 48m
  
  0
  
  10:02 AM
  
  León
  Valtuille (C)
  
  10:50 AM
  
  Ponferrada
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $2
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Valtuille (C), León (Spain) at 8/6/2026 10:02:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 8/6/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 50m	3:30 PM	Santander	Bus Station	10:20 PM	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/9/2026 3:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 8/9/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
ALSA	8h 0m	3:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	11:45 AM	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/9/2026 3:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 8/9/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
ALSA	7h 0m	11:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:30 PM	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/9/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 8/9/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
ALSA	6h 45m	11:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:30 PM	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/9/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 8/9/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	8h 0m	2:15 PM	Santander	Bus Station	10:15 PM	Ponferrada	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/9/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ponferrada (Spain) arriving at 8/9/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Santander to Ponferrada is $35 on 8/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Santander and Ponferrada

See here how frequent the connections between Santander and Ponferrada are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Santander to Ponferrada. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Santander and Ponferrada.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Santander to Ponferrada, while Night sees the fewest connections between Santander and Ponferrada, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Santander to Ponferrada

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 8 times every day by bus from Santander to Ponferrada in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santander to Ponferrada starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus	$35
Fastest Bus	6h 0m
Earliest Bus	3:00 AM
Latest Bus	4:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	154.4 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA

Cheapest bus connections from Santander to Ponferrada

Every day, 8 buses from 1 bus companies leave Santander for Ponferrada: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$44

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$35

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$44

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$36

Monday 08/17

$45

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

$45

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

$44

Wednesday 08/26

$45

Thursday 08/27

Friday 08/28

Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Santander to Ponferrada

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Santander to Ponferrada, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $35, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Santander to Ponferrada. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santander to Ponferrada, with $35. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $44.

How to save money travelling from Santander 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 Santander 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 Santander 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 Santander to Ponferrada are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Santander and Ponferrada

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

Bus Station

Plaza Las Estaciones

Bus Stop

Astillero

Av. Chiclana 16

Peñacastillo

Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz 65

UIMP Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Av. de la lealtad 224

Columbrianos

Av. de Asturias 285

Fuentesnuevas

Carr. Madrid C 334

Universidad

Av. Astorga, 15,

La Martina

Service and Comfort on the bus from Santander to Ponferrada

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

FAQs about the Santander to Ponferrada bus

How much does a Santander 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 6h 50m to reach Ponferrada. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $60. 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 Santander to Ponferrada each day?

Every day, the Santander to Ponferrada bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Santander to Ponferrada is offered by ALSA and takes 6h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $59. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santander to Ponferrada?

The earliest bus arriving in Ponferrada from Santander starts at 3:00 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 Santander to Ponferrada?

The latest bus trip departing from Santander for Ponferrada starts at 4:15 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 Santander Ponferrada route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Ponferrada?

You can check all the direct connections between Santander 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.

What can I take with me on the Santander 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 Santander 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 Santander 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 Santander to Ponferrada on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Santander and to Ponferrada

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Santander and to Ponferrada. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!