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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $238.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $238 Average price | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Palencia
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Palencia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Palencia:
A bus is $80 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Palencia costing on average $103 (€86).
A bus is $216 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Palencia costing on average $238 (€200).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
The journey is about 1h 32m faster (4h 37m by train vs 6h 9m by car) and roughly $64 (€54) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($103 (€86) vs $166 (€139)). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Palencia
How to get from Alicante to Palencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Palencia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:26 AM 5h09 Alicante 2:35 PM Palencia $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

9:26 AM 5h09 Alicante 2:35 PM Palencia $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

3:40 PM 4h11 Alicante 7:51 PM Palencia $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

2:26 PM 4h52 Alicante 7:18 PM Palencia $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:40 PM 4h11 Alicante 8:51 PM Palencia $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:26 AM 5h09 Alicante 1:35 PM Palencia $120 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Palencia:
A bus is $80 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Palencia costing on average $103 (€86).
A bus is $216 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Palencia costing on average $238 (€200).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Palencia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Valladolid Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Palencia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Palencia by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Palencia by train.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Palencia by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, SNCF OUIGO.
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