- 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
$22
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1h 27m
Average duration
2h 45m
Trains per day
10
Distance
189 km
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 $275.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $417 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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.
The journey is about 43m faster (2h 11m by train vs 2h 54m by car) and roughly $22 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($26 (€21) vs $48 (€40)). 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.
Direct services run with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Palencia to Madrid trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18002 | On time 8:05 AM Palencia station | 3h50 | 11:55 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
04088 | Delayed 7:01 AM 9:01 AMPalencia station | 1h37 | 10:38 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04072 | Delayed 7:15 AM 9:15 AMPalencia station | 2h15 | 11:30 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
18010 | 9:40 AM Palencia station | 3h45 | 1:25 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
05312 | Delayed 8:25 AM 10:25 AMPalencia station | 1h27 | 11:52 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
10410 | 12:48 PM Palencia station | 1h30 | 2:18 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04110 | 1:34 PM Palencia station | 1h33 | 3:07 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
18012 | 3:07 PM Palencia station | 3h48 | 6:55 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
18006 | On time 4:36 PM Palencia station | 4h05 | 8:41 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
18014 | 6:00 PM Palencia station | 3h42 | 9:42 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Palencia to Madrid run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 13 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 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 10:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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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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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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