4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Palencia to Madrid
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Buses per day
11
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 $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 11 buses that leave Palencia for Madrid on Fri, May 29, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Fri, May 29 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.
Supra Economy7:30 AM3h30Palencia, Estación De Autobuses11:00 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$251One-way0 transfers- Supra Economy7:30 AM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses10:45 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$251One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:30 AM3h50Palencia, Estación De Autobuses12:20 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$291One-way0 transfers
- Normal7:30 PM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses10:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$291One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:30 PM3h30Palencia, Estación De Autobuses9:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
- Normal7:30 PM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses10:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$291One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:30 AM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses11:45 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$291One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:30 PM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses8:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$291One-way0 transfers
- Supra Economy7:30 AM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses10:45 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$251One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:30 PM3h30Palencia, Estación De Autobuses9:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Palencia to Madrid
Omio 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 $280.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $426 Average price | $49 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 $0.86 (€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 $399 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palencia to Madrid costing on average $426 (€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 $49 (€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.
Palencia to Madrid Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Palencia to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Palencia to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, May 28. 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 | 3h15 | 10:45 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 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 | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
| Supra Economy | 7:30 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h30 | 11:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Supra Economy | 7:30 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 4h00 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Supra Economy | 7:30 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h15 | 10:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 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 | 8:30 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h30 | 12:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 5:30 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h30 | 9:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Palencia to Madrid
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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 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from Palencia to MadridYou can travel by bus between Palencia to Madrid with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Bus from Palencia to 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.
Which buses go from Palencia to Madrid?
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.
How long is the bus from Palencia to Madrid?
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.
.How many buses from Palencia to Madrid?
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.
Where do the buses from Palencia to Madrid depart from and arrive at?
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.
FAQs: Bus from Palencia to Madrid
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.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Prado Museum, a renowned art museum housing European masterpieces from the 12th to the early 20th century
- Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family with opulent architecture and historical artifacts
- Retiro Park, a large and popular park in the city center featuring sculptures, a lake, and the Crystal Palace
- Plaza Mayor, a grand square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for cultural events and markets
- Gran Vía, a bustling street known for its shopping, theaters, and vibrant nightlife.
- Puerta del Sol, a bustling public square known for its iconic clock and vibrant atmosphere
- Mercado de San Miguel, a historic market offering a variety of gourmet foods and traditional Spanish delicacies
- Explore the vibrant nightlife in the Malasaña district, known for its eclectic bars and live music venues
- Attend a flamenco show to experience traditional Spanish dance and music
- Visit the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid, for a tour or to catch a football match.
- 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.
- 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.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Palencia to Madrid
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 44, 82, 132, C1, C2 Metro: 3, 6
DiningATMAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
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