The cheapest and fastest buses from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€16
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€21
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 19
7
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 7 buses from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín, including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 186 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
MULTIMEDIA.4:35 PM4h10Baltanas, Av. Juan José Lucas8:45 PMMadrid, Estación de Moncloa€161One-way0 transfers
MULTIMEDIA.4:25 PM4h20Valdecañas Cerrato, P-1318:45 PMMadrid, Estación de Moncloa€171One-way0 transfers
Normal7:30 PM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses10:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)€231One-way0 transfers
Normal5:30 PM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses8:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)€231One-way0 transfers
Normal5:30 PM3h30Palencia, Estación De Autobuses9:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
Normal7:30 PM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses10:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)€231One-way0 transfers
Normal5:30 PM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses8:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)€231One-way0 transfers
Normal5:30 PM3h30Palencia, Estación De Autobuses9:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
Normal7:30 PM3h35Palencia, Estación De Autobuses11:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
Normal7:30 PM3h55Palencia, Estación De Autobuses11:25 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a flight costs an average of €348.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €348 Average price | €46 Average price | €30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín costing on average €46.
A bus is €325 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín costing on average €348.
Other travel options to Madrid Chamartín take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 55m.
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 3h 33m versus 2h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, Alsa Supra, Avanza.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €20 |
Live departures
Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín bus times
The table below shows live departures for Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 7:30 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h55 | 11:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h35 | 11:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h15 | 10:45 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín
Buses from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 17:30. The fastest bus covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 5:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Avanza, Alsa Supra from Palencia station to Madrid ChamartínYou can travel by bus between Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín with Alsa, Avanza, Alsa Supra for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid Chamartín, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Avanza
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Avanza
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Avanza
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Avanza
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Avanza
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.


