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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 5 trains that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Palencia on Fri, May 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 33 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.
6:04 AM1h28Madrid Barajas Airport7:32 AMPalencia$311One-way0 transfers
5:23 PM3h33Madrid Barajas Airport8:56 PMPalencia$391One-way0 transfers
8:56 AM1h23Madrid Barajas Airport10:19 AMPalencia$401One-way0 transfers
10:23 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport11:48 AMPalencia$401One-way0 transfers- 5:51 PM1h27Madrid Barajas Airport7:18 PMPalencia$551One-way0 transfers
- 8:56 AM1h23Madrid Barajas Airport10:19 AMPalencia$401One-way0 transfers
- 10:23 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport11:48 AMPalencia$401One-way0 transfers
- 5:51 PM1h27Madrid Barajas Airport7:18 PMPalencia$551One-way0 transfers
- 6:04 AM1h28Madrid Barajas Airport7:32 AMPalencia$311One-way0 transfers
- 5:23 PM3h33Madrid Barajas Airport8:56 PMPalencia$391One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $299.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $299 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $269 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia costing on average $299 (€239).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Flight takes on average 6h 45m.
The journey is about 13m faster (2h 21m by train vs 2h 34m by car) and roughly $14 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($35 (€28) vs $49 (€39)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 6:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h50 | 8:35 AM Palencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:59 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h24 | 3:23 PM Palencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 4:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h29 | 5:59 PM Palencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:23 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h33 | 8:56 PM Palencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia
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Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
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Train companies: AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe from Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia trainsAVE, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe trains will get you between Madrid Barajas Airport and Palencia from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Palencia
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