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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 bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a flight costs an average of $43.
Distance: 347 miles (560 km)
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$80 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 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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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Palencia:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Palencia costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Palencia costing on average $115 (€93).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
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 Autobuses$711One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal9:00 AM9h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:35 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$711One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB24701:45 PM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport3:15 PMLeón Airport$3161One-way0 transfers
Other options
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041437:50 AM8h14Barcelona Sants4:04 PMPalencia station$2271One-way1 transfer
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041517:50 AM8h33Barcelona Sants4:23 PMPalencia station$2431One-way1 transfer
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041438:45 AM7h19Barcelona Sants4:04 PMPalencia station$2561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Palencia:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Palencia costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Palencia costing on average $115 (€93).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains 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, BlaBlaCar to go to Palencia by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Air Nostrum, GetJet Airlines, Iberia to go to Palencia by flight.
- Travel with iryo, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Palencia by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Air Nostrum, Iberia.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
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