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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$27
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$48
Fastest journey on Oct 10
1 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
1 h 32 m
Trains on Oct 10
11
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 11 trains from Palencia to Madrid, including 11 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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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04072Trains from Palencia to Madrid run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 10:08 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Palencia to Madrid trains for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18012 | Delayed 3:26 PM Palencia station | 3h29 | 5:02 PM 5:02 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
05170 | On time 3:51 PM Palencia station | 1h21 | 5:12 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
18006 | Delayed 2:57 PM 4:54 PMPalencia station | 3h47 | 8:41 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
04140 | Delayed 3:58 PM 5:57 PMPalencia station | 1h27 | 7:24 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
18014 | On time 6:18 PM Palencia station | 3h24 | 9:42 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
05200 | Delayed 4:33 PM 6:33 PMPalencia station | 1h27 | 8:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04170 | Delayed 5:45 PM 7:45 PMPalencia station | 1h27 | 7:12 PM 7:12 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04190 | Delayed 6:59 PM 8:59 PMPalencia station | 1h26 | 8:25 PM 8:25 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04192 | Delayed 7:33 PM 9:33 PMPalencia station | 1h47 | 9:20 PM 9:20 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, October 10 | |||||
18066 | 5:45 AM Palencia station | 3h43 | 9:28 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
18002 | 8:05 AM Palencia station | 3h50 | 11:55 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
04088 | 9:01 AM Palencia station | 1h30 | 10:31 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04072 | 9:35 AM Palencia station | 1h44 | 11:19 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
18010 | 9:59 AM Palencia station | 3h26 | 1:25 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
04110 | 1:34 PM Palencia station | 1h26 | 3:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palencia to Madrid by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palencia to Madrid trains use the Palencia to Madrid Chamartín station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Use this guide to compare Palencia and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Palencia has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Palencia.
ATMs are available at Palencia.
Ticket office support is available at Palencia.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Palencia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Palencia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Palencia.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Madrid Príncipe Pío is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Príncipe Pío has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Casa Mingo, Café de Oriente, Noodles King
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Príncipe Pío: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Príncipe Pío, Acta Madfor Hotel, Hotel Exe Moncloa.
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