How to travel from Bilbao to Palencia

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Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Palencia

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 118 miles (191 km)

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Bus
Train

€21

Average price

Cheapest

€39

Average price

3h 59m

Average total duration

3h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Bilbao to Palencia

How to get from Bilbao to Palencia by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bilbao to Palencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal
08:15AM3h30
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
11:45AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Renfe ALVIA04186+Renfe (13)18012
06:53AM9h15
Bilbao-Abando
04:08PMPalencia station
$231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

AlsaNormal
08:15AM3h30
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
11:45AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses
$281One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe ALVIA04186+Renfe (13)18014
06:53AM12h07
Bilbao-Abando
07:00PMPalencia station
$231One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04186 · 00622
06:53AM9h17
Bilbao-Abando
04:10PMPalencia station
$361One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
09:45AM3h30
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
01:15PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses
$281One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
07:00AM4h30
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
11:30AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses
$261One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
06:45AM4h45
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
11:30AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses
$261One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Palencia

Travel to Palencia easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Palencia.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bilbao and Palencia including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Palencia is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Palencia:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Palencia costing on average $30 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Palencia is by train with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Palencia take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Bilbao to Palencia is approximately 118 miles (191 km).
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Palencia is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Palencia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Palencia:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bilbao to Palencia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Palencia by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros to go to Palencia by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bilbao to Palencia:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Palencia often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valladolid, Burgos, León, Santander. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palencia and these popular destinations at a great price.

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