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Barcelona-Sants to Ponferrada Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Barcelona-Sants to Ponferrada? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as KWD 18.300, with average prices for this route around KWD 31.890. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • Mon, Jun 16
    From KWD 18.300
  • Tue, Jun 17
    From KWD 24.570
  • Wed, Jun 18
    From KWD 24.570
  • Thu, Jun 19
    From KWD 24.570
  • Fri, Jun 20
    From KWD 24.570
  • Sat, Jun 21
    From KWD 24.570
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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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13:25
Barcelona-Sants
21:42
Ponferrada
8h 17m, Changes requiredrenfeIntercit
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Barcelona-Sants to Ponferrada Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Barcelona-Sants to Ponferrada usually begin at KWD 18.300. The average travel time is about 8h 17m, spanning a distance of roughly 457 miles. Intercit, renfe provides around 2 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
09:05
Last train
Last train
13:25
Departure station
Departure station
Barcelona-Sants
Arrival station
Arrival station
Ponferrada
Journey time
Journey time
8h 17m
Distance
Distance
457 miles
Price
Price
From KWD 18.300
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe provides discounts for large families in Spain, offering 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE (high-speed) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) trains. However, these discounts do not apply to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. For single-parent families, discounts are valid only on Rodalies trains in Catalonia when using the relevant certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona-Sants to Ponferrada

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. Seating options are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Barcelona-Sants to Ponferrada Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Barcelona-Sants to Ponferrada, listed by price from lowest to highest: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type offers different levels of refund and change services.

Barcelona-Sants to Ponferrada Renfe ticket types

Básico

For the most budget-friendly option on AVE trains, choose Básico, though it does not permit refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

On AVE trains, the Elige Estándar fare costs slightly more than the Básico fare. This ticket type allows for 70% refunds, one free ticket change and includes many extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort, which is marginally more expensive than Elige Estándar, features wider seats and allows for refunds and changes.

Prémium

The Prémium fare is the most costly, offering the benefit of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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