La Bañeza to Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada transfer
La Bañeza to Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada: from 116,19 € VAT included, 85.9 km and 62 min on a weekday in daytime. The price is fixed before you book and does not change on the way.
Prices reviewed on 25 October 2026
- Price from
- 116,19 €
- Distance
- 85.9 km
- Duration
- 62 min
The journey
Indicative route between the two points. The exact roads are the driver's call, depending on traffic.
The transfer from La Bañeza (León) to Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada covers around 85.9 kilometres and takes about 62 minutes. We collect you at the address you give us and drop you exactly at your destination, with no changes and no waiting.
La Bañeza compared with other starting points
Of the 10 starting points we publish a price from to Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada, La Bañeza ranks 5 by distance, between Bembibre (19.7 km), the closest, and Sahagún (165.9 km), the furthest. As the crow flies it is 64 km to the north-west; by road it is 85.9 km, 34% more, and the price works out at 1,35 € per kilometre.
- Astorga → Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada (22 km from La Bañeza): 48 min, from 88,83 €.
La Bañeza is in Tierra de La Bañeza. What the area is like and what trips start there
Which way it goes
Internal trips in León province are long and often through the mountains: from Villablino to the capital, or from El Bierzo to León, means crossing passes. The most requested trips are from the towns to the León or El Bierzo hospitals, to León station and to Camino de Santiago stages, where public transport does not reach or runs only a few times a day.
Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada, seen from León
The Templar castle overlooks Ponferrada beside the Sil river, in the old town and right on the Camino de Santiago. It is the city's main sight and a waypoint for many pilgrims.
On arrival: El Bierzo
El Bierzo is a basin ringed by mountains in the west of the province, with Ponferrada as its capital and Bembibre in the Upper Bierzo. It has its own hospital, vineyards with their own designation of origin and Las Médulas, and for many trips it looks to Galicia before León.
When demand peaks
- The French Way in León (spring to autumn, especially summer): The French Way crosses the province through Sahagún, León, Astorga and Ponferrada, and in season many pilgrims need to reach the start of a stage, skip a section or get home from the station.
- Ponferrada Templar Night (July): The Templar Night fills Ponferrada's old town and the castle area with a parade and events that end late; the centre is closed to traffic and returns to the Bierzo villages bunch up in the early hours.
Tip: If you are leaving from El Bierzo, compare flights from Santiago or Asturias before booking to Barajas: depending on the destination, the airport run can be much shorter.
What the price includes
- Door-to-door pickup and help with luggage.
- Complimentary waiting and flight or train tracking.
- Child restraint systems if you need them.
- The 10 % Spanish VAT on passenger transport.
Tolls and parking, where the route requires them, are itemised in the quote before you confirm. There are no hidden charges: any supplement is shown in the quote before you confirm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from La Bañeza to Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada?
The trip is about 85.9 km and takes roughly 62 minutes in normal traffic.
How much is the transfer from La Bañeza to Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada?
From 116,19 € including VAT, on weekdays during the day. Night services (22:00-06:00), Sundays and public holidays carry a surcharge. The price is fixed when you confirm and does not change unless the route does.
Can I add stops along the way?
Yes. Tell us when booking and we include them in the fixed quote so there are no surprises.
Which way do you go from La Bañeza to Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada?
From La Bañeza to Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada you head north-west: 64 km as the crow flies and 85.9 km by road, about 62 minutes without traffic. Internal trips in León province are long and often through the mountains: from Villablino to the capital, or from El Bierzo to León, means crossing passes. The most requested trips are from the towns to the León or El Bierzo hospitals, to León station and to Camino de Santiago stages, where public transport does not reach or runs only a few times a day.
What should I know about Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada when leaving from La Bañeza?
The Templar castle overlooks Ponferrada beside the Sil river, in the old town and right on the Camino de Santiago. It is the city's main sight and a waypoint for many pilgrims.
When is demand highest for trips to Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada?
The French Way in León (spring to autumn, especially summer): The French Way crosses the province through Sahagún, León, Astorga and Ponferrada, and in season many pilgrims need to reach the start of a stage, skip a section or get home from the station. Ponferrada Templar Night (July): The Templar Night fills Ponferrada's old town and the castle area with a parade and events that end late; the centre is closed to traffic and returns to the Bierzo villages bunch up in the early hours.
What about from the towns next to La Bañeza to Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada?
The closest to La Bañeza with a published price to Castillo de los Templarios de Ponferrada are Astorga (22 km away), from 88,83 €. From La Bañeza, 116,19 €.
How do I pay?
You can pay online by card when you confirm (Apple Pay and Google Pay if your phone has them). The amount is the one agreed: it does not change on the way.
Before you book, this may help
- Las Médulas, the Valporquero caves and Ponferrada without a car, and the French Way through León with a driver: how to get there, how far it is from León and Ponferrada and how to book an excursion with waiting time
Las Médulas, the former Roman gold mine declared a World Heritage Site, lie south-west of Ponferrada and are explored on foot from the village and the viewpoints; they have no useful public transport, so a car is the way to get there and back: from Ponferrada it is {{ruta:ponferrada-a-las-medulas:km}}, from {{ruta:ponferrada-a-las-medulas:precio}}, and from León {{ruta:leon-a-las-medulas:km}} and about {{ruta:leon-a-las-medulas:min}}.
- León to Madrid and Barajas: the AVE from León station or a car with a driver along the A-66 and the A-6, depending on the time, the luggage and the district you leave from
León has high-speed rail to Madrid from León station, a short walk from the centre beside the Bernesga river: the trains arrive at Chamartín and, for Barajas, you then connect by Cercanías, metro or taxi.
- León Hospital and El Bierzo Hospital: getting to an appointment from Astorga, La Bañeza, Sahagún, Valencia de Don Juan, Laciana and the Bierzo villages with a car that waits and brings you back
León province has two reference hospitals: the León University Healthcare Complex, at Altos de Nava north of the capital, which serves the plateau, the central mountains and the southern districts, and El Bierzo Hospital, at Fuentesnuevas in Ponferrada, which serves El Bierzo and part of Laciana.