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Madrid-Chamartín to Ponferrada Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Madrid-Chamartín to Ponferrada? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just £29.54, with the average price for this route being around £51.81. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
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    From £29.54
  • Sat, Aug 2
    From £58.60
  • Sun, Aug 3
    From £58.60
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    From £58.60
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09:15
Madrid-Chamartín
14:34
Ponferrada
5h 19m, No directrenfe
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14:59
Madrid-Chamartín
19:21
Ponferrada
4h 22m, No directrenfe
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16:49
Madrid-Chamartín
23:00
Santa Lucia
6h 11m, No directrenfe
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17:30
Madrid-Chamartín
21:42
Paris
4h 12m, DirectIntercit
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Madrid-Chamartín to Ponferrada Train Route Details

The Madrid-Chamartín to Ponferrada train ticket is typically from £29.54. The average travel time is 4h 12m, covering a distance of approximately 209 miles. There are usually 4 daily trains provided by Intercit, renfe. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
09:15
Last train
Last train
17:30
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4h 12m
Distance
Distance
209 miles
Price
Price
From £29.54
Train Operators
Train Operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled travellers can enjoy Renfe's discounts, offering up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is more substantial on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the type of ticket and may come with a fee.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains can receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy up to a 50% discount. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for consideration. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If cancellation is necessary, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid-Chamartín to Ponferrada

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

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid-Chamartín to Ponferrada Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Madrid-Chamartín to Ponferrada, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Madrid-Chamartín to Ponferrada Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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