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Both bus and train "sort of" leave from the airport. The bus stop is at terminal T-4, and there are a half dozen departures daily, including one late at night for an early morning arrival in Ponferrada. The Cercanias shuttle also leaves from T-4 and connects to Chamartin train station for Ponferrada. Allow for about 1.5 hours from baggage pickup to the Chamartin departure. There is a Renfe ticket office in T-4 right by the Ceranias entry stiles. The price of the ticket from Chamartin includes the Cercanias shuttle, which leaves about every 30 minutes. The train is more comfortable, but I suggest taking whichever form of transportation most closely matches your airport arrival time.I'm trying to keep things simple and would prefer to catch the train or bus right from the airport if possible.
If you see the post above, my husband and son took the bus from Madrid airport to Ponferrada. I highly recommend the bus. Normally I prefer trains but the bus in this case I think will be the easiest, most time efficient option. There are renovations happening on the train line that takes you from airport to the train station (can't think of the name right now) where you would catch the train to Ponferrada. With the renovations you will have to take a (free) shuttle at one point and transfer. I also remember that the train to Ponferrada also involves a transfer in Leon possibly? To me, after a long overnight flight, simple and direct is best. The bus station is right at T4 in the airport.Trying tonight to reserve train service from Madrid T4 to Ponferrada for Sept 23 with a 0830 plane arrival from the USA.. I forgot how difficult that is to do. Like I said, merely just trying......
If you see the post above, my husband and son took the bus from Madrid airport to Ponferrada. I highly recommend the bus. Normally I prefer trains but the bus in this case I think will be the easiest, most time efficient option. There are renovations happening on the train line that takes you from airport to the train station (can't think of the name right now) where you would catch the train to Ponferrada. With the renovations you will have to take a (free) shuttle at one point and transfer. I also remember that the train to Ponferrada also involves a transfer in Leon possibly? To me, after a long overnight flight, simple and direct is best. The bus station is right at T4 in the airport.
I never try to navigate the Renfe site anymore, but book through Loco2 or Trainline. Either is SO much easier.I forgot how difficult that is to do. Like I said, merely just trying......
Thank you VN. Yes the Hospitalero volunteering will be amazing!!I never try to navigate the Renfe site anymore, but book through Loco2 or Trainline. Either is SO much easier.
That's a moot point now that you've got those bus tickets, @HalfDomeOrBust , but for future reference.
May your hospi time be rich and wonderful!
I never try to navigate the Renfe site anymore, but book through Loco2 or Trainline. Either is SO much easier.
That's a moot point now that you've got those bus tickets, @HalfDomeOrBust , but for future reference.
May your hospi time be rich and wonderful!
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