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Ponferrada to Madrid Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Ponferrada to Madrid? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from QAR 168.16, with the typical price for this route being about QAR 839.71. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
  • Fri, Jun 20
    From QAR 168.16
  • Sat, Jun 21
    From QAR 196.62
  • Sun, Jun 22
    From QAR 196.62
  • Mon, Jun 23
    From QAR 196.62
  • Tue, Jun 24
    From QAR 196.62
  • Wed, Jun 25
    From QAR 196.62
  • Thu, Jun 26
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17:03
Santa Lucia
21:11
Madrid-Chamartín
4h 8m, Changes requiredrenfe
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17:03
Santa Lucia
21:40
Paris
4h 37m, Changes requiredrenfe
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Ponferrada to Madrid Train Route Details

Train tickets from Ponferrada to Madrid generally start at QAR 168.16. The journey typically takes around 4h 8m and covers a distance of approximately 212 miles. renfe usually operates 2 daily trains on this route. For detailed planning, please consult our train route table.

First train
First train
17:03
Last train
Last train
17:03
Departure station
Departure station
Ponferrada
Arrival station
Arrival station
Madrid
Journey time
Journey time
4h 8m
Distance
Distance
212 miles
Price
Price
From QAR 168.16
Train operators
Train operators
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 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 Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

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.

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.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

Onboard Renfe trains from Ponferrada to Madrid

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.

Ponferrada to Madrid Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Ponferrada to Madrid, 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.

Ponferrada to Madrid 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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    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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