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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. 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 train costs an average of CHF 42, while a flight costs an average of CHF 160.
Distance: 347 miles (560 km)
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CHF 42 Average price Cheapest | CHF 67 Average price | CHF 160 Average price | CHF 111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg 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 Barcelona to Palencia
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Palencia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Palencia:
A train is CHF 25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Palencia costing on average CHF 67.
A train is CHF 119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Palencia costing on average CHF 160.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 54m faster (4h 47m by train vs 6h 41m by car) and roughly CHF 69 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF 42 vs CHF 111). 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 Barcelona to Palencia
How to get from Barcelona to Palencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Palencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal9:00 AM9h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:35 PMPalencia, Estación De AutobusesCHF 571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:00 AM9h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:35 PMPalencia, Estación De AutobusesCHF 571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY17606:15 PM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 PMValladolid AirportCHF 761One-way0 transfers
Other options
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041931:13 PM7h25Barcelona Sants8:38 PMPalencia stationCHF 861One-way1 transfer - 06130+041931:06 PM7h32Barcelona Sants8:38 PMPalencia stationCHF 931One-way1 transfer
- 06014+
051831:13 PM8h38Barcelona Sants9:51 PMPalencia stationCHF 951One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal1:00 PM12h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:30 AMPalencia, Estación De AutobusesCHF 631One-way1 transfer
- IB59346:15 PM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 PMValladolid AirportCHF 1481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Palencia:
A train is CHF 25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Palencia costing on average CHF 67.
A train is CHF 119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Palencia costing on average CHF 160.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 30m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Palencia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in León Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Palencia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Palencia by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, CitizenPlane to go to Palencia by flight.
- Travel with iryo, Renfe ALVIA to go to Palencia by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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