How to travel from Madrid to Palencia

There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Palencia including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Palencia is a bus with an average price of lei116.

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

A bus is lei29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Palencia costing on average lei145.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Palencia is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Palencia take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 44m.

The distance from Madrid to Palencia is approximately 118 miles (191 km).

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Palencia is:

• Around 13 trains per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Palencia:

• Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Valladolid Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Palencia station.
• Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Palencia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Avanza to go to Palencia by bus.
• Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Palencia by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Palencia with the following travel companies:

• 11 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Avanza.
• 13 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.

Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Palencia often also extend their vacation to go to Valladolid, Burgos, León, Santander, Bilbao. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palencia and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Palencia to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Palencia's main attractions, such as the Cathedral of San Antolín, the Romanesque churches, and the beautiful landscapes of the surrounding countryside.