Tarragona to Ponferrada by train

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Overview: trains from Tarragona to Ponferrada

Find the key information for travelling by train from Tarragona to Ponferrada, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 09:41 View journey
Last train 21:03 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 8hr 35m View journey
Distance (km) 670
Trains / day 3 View all
Cheapest journey AU$160.60 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 4m
Train operators 2

Going from Tarragona to Ponferrada by train

About to set off from Tarragona to Ponferrada by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train tickets between Tarragona and Ponferrada

The cheapest train tickets from Tarragona to Ponferrada start at AU$160.60. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Tarragona to Ponferrada is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train times for travel between Tarragona and Ponferrada

If you are taking the train from Tarragona to Ponferrada, you will have 3 trains each day (with a departure every 1 hour and 55 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 09:41. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:03. On weekends, the first train departs at 09:41, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:03.

Tarragona to Ponferrada train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 670 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 8 hours and 35 minutes.

When do tickets between Tarragona and Ponferrada go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Tarragona and Ponferrada 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Further insights on trains from Tarragona to Ponferrada

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Ponferrada city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Tarragona to Ponferrada

Want to know more about your journey from Tarragona to Ponferrada? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Tarragona to Ponferrada covers 670 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.