4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 $26. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bilbao to Palencia:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Palencia costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Bilbao to Palencia
How to get from Bilbao to Palencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Palencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal1:30 PM5h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal1:30 PM5h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Normal5:30 PM3h00Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:30 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
00283+
1801411:58 AM7h02Bilbao-Abando7:00 PMPalencia station$331One-way1 transfer- 04186+180126:53 AM9h13Bilbao-Abando4:06 PMPalencia station$421One-way1 transfer
- 04186+180146:53 AM12h07Bilbao-Abando7:00 PMPalencia station$421One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Palencia:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Palencia costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Palencia by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Palencia by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Bilbao to Palencia: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
