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The cheapest and fastest buses from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

  • AvanzaMULTIMEDIA.
    4:35 PM4h10
    Baltanas, Av. Juan José Lucas
    8:45 PMMadrid, Estación de Moncloa
    161One-way
    0 transfers
  • AvanzaMULTIMEDIA.
    4:25 PM4h20
    Valdecañas Cerrato, P-131
    8:45 PMMadrid, Estación de Moncloa
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    7:30 PM3h15
    Palencia, Estación De Autobuses
    10:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    231One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    5:30 PM3h15
    Palencia, Estación De Autobuses
    8:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    231One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    5:30 PM3h30
    Palencia, Estación De Autobuses
    9:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    231One-way
    0 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

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30m

Additional time*

4h 55m

Average total duration

2h 55m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

2h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 44m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Alsa

Most popular bus company

Vueling

Most popular airline

Renfe ALVIA

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín is a bus with an average price of €23.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Madrid Chamartín take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 55m.

Bus takes on average 3h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Palencia station and Madrid Chamartín including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

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

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest 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.

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Tickets
AlsaNormal7:30 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses
3h55
11:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal7:30 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses
3h35
11:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal7:30 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses
3h15
10:45 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín buses with Omio?

Alsa operates all buses services from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín.
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Why book with Omio vs Alsa?

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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Alsa Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Alsa Price
€11
Alsa frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

Avanza

About
Avanza is one of the most popular bus companies in Spain, offering routes throughout the country and Portugal. Avanza has a large fleet of buses ranging from the Standard Bus with A/C and onboard entertainment to the Express, Multimedia, Multimedia Plus, and Multimedia VIP buses, which depending on the route, include WiFi, restrooms, additional entertainment, and much more. In addition, Avanza’s standard single ticket is affordable and suitable for every budget for your trip
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanza Duration
4h 10m
Cheapest Avanza Price
€16
Avanza frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fee may apply.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs travel for free.

Alsa Supra

About
Alsa Supra is a premium service offered by Alsa, a leading Spanish bus company. It provides a high level of comfort and amenities for travelers, aiming to make each journey a unique experience. Key features of Alsa Supra buses include reclining leather seats with footrests, individual seating rows, high-speed Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and an "Ociobus" on-board entertainment system with films, documentaries, and music. Passengers can also enjoy daily newspapers and a food and drink service, with a special menu available in the Premium class. Alsa Supra also offers services for people with reduced mobility, including reserved seating and wheelchair spaces. These services are available on various national and international routes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Alsa Supra Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Alsa Supra Price
€30
Alsa Supra frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; prior reservation required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs travel for free.

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.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín is €23 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín is 3h 15m to travel the 115 miles (186 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín leaves at 5:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín leaves at 5:30 PM.
Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín with Alsa, Alsa Supra, Avanza. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín, you can count on Alsa, Alsa Supra, Avanza for the best way to get you to Madrid Chamartín. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Palencia station and Madrid Chamartín and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Madrid Chamartín from Palencia station is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Palencia station and Madrid Chamartín including taking a train and bus.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín for bus company Alsa, Alsa Supra, Avanza.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín:
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
  • Alsa Supra
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible restrooms.
  • Avanza
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Alsa, Alsa Supra, Avanza.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín:
  • 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.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín:
  • 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.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín. The following conditions apply:
  • 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.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín with the following bus company: Alsa, Alsa Supra, Avanza
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín with the following bus company: Alsa, Alsa Supra, Avanza.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín with the following bus company: Alsa, Alsa Supra, Avanza.
Since both Palencia station and Madrid Chamartín are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Palencia station to Madrid Chamartín among Omio's users.
Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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