- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palencia to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palencia to Madrid will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 8 buses that leave Palencia for Madrid on Mon, Jul 13, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palencia to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $275.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $417 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Madrid:
A train is $0.84 (€0.69) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palencia to Madrid costing on average $27 (€22).
A train is $391 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palencia to Madrid costing on average $417 (€343).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Flight takes on average 5h 7m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 41m by bus vs 2h 54m by car) and save roughly $22 (€18) compared to fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $48 (€40)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Palencia to Madrid buses for tomorrow, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 8:30 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h30 | 12:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h50 | 12:20 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h15 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h15 | 8:45 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h30 | 9:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 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 | 3h55 | 11:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 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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Buses from Palencia to Madrid run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major 20th-century Spanish collections.
Major museum spanning Renaissance to modern art, complementing Prado and Reina Sofía with an accessible, broad collection.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, boating, monuments, and relaxed city breaks between museums.
Madrid’s best-known avenue for architecture, shopping, rooftops, theaters, and nonstop urban energy.
Central square and symbolic heart of Madrid, home to key landmarks and a constant flow of local life.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is one of the city’s most famous quick bites.
A hearty traditional stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a rich paprika sauce. It is a historic tavern dish strongly linked to Madrid cuisine.
Historic restaurant famous for roast suckling pig and Castilian specialties. Traditional wood-fired cooking and a classic old-Madrid atmosphere make it one of the city’s landmark dining rooms.
Legendary Madrid restaurant best known for huevos rotos. Elegant but relaxed, it is a long-established favorite for classic Spanish cooking.
Traditional tavern celebrated for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. It offers a historic setting and one of the best-known versions of Madrid’s signature stew.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and tapas can be good value, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Sol, Madrid
The departure frequency of the Palencia Madrid buses is established at intervals of 4 or 7 hours, and they are distributed 24 hours a day. The distance between the two cities is more than 250 kilometres, and the bus journeys that cover it last more than 3 hours.
The Palencia Madrid bus route is managed by ALSA. It uses modern, well-equipped coaches for this purpose. Trips in the "Normal" category offer air conditioning and toilet, and allow you to bring 1 pet and 1 surfboard or 1 bicycle. The "Supra Economy" category buses have free wifi, entertainment, can carry 1 pet and 1 sports element, and can have 1 seat for wheelchair.
The minimum time needed by Palencia Madrid buses to complete their journey is 3 hours and 15 minutes. These trips can stop in Calabazanos, Dueñas, Cabezón de Pisuerga, Valladolid, Boecillo, Mojados, Olmedo, San Cristóbal de la Vega, Montuenga, Martín Muñoz de las Posadas and Sanchidrián before arriving at the destination, or they can make only one stop in Valladolid.
.From Tuesday to Sunday there are 5 Palencia Madrid bus departures per day. Monday is the only day that 6 departures are scheduled, and a night service is included. They can reach the South station and also the Moncloa interchange and Barajas airport, in Madrid.
Palencia Bus Station: is located in a very central location, 5 minutes walk from the train station. It has lockers, toilets, services accessible to people with reduced mobility, information office, drink dispensers and cafeteria. It is possible to get there from any point in the city by taking the bus line 1.
.Madrid Southern Bus Station: functions as a transport interchange. Here suburban, metro, urban, interurban and international bus services converge. It is 5 kilometres from the centre and can be reached in 10 minutes by suburban train lines C1 and C5. It has a cafeteria, toilets, luggage storage, restaurant, car park and taxi rank. This route sometimes ends at the Moncloa interchange, where metro lines 3 and 6 pass, and at Barajas airport, connected to the centre by metro line 8.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palencia to Madrid 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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