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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a flight costs an average of $251.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Palencia:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Palencia costing on average $45 (€38).
A bus is $223 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Palencia costing on average $251 (€210).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
The journey is about 34m faster (2h 12m by train vs 2h 46m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($45 (€38) vs $49 (€41)). 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 Madrid to Palencia
How to get from Madrid to Palencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Palencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal10:30 PM3h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1:30 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal10:30 PM3h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1:30 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
051838:30 PM1h21Madrid Chamartín9:51 PMPalencia station$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
041795:30 PM1h29Madrid Chamartín6:59 PMPalencia station$331One-way0 transfers
0412111:23 AM1h25Madrid Chamartín12:48 PMPalencia station$351One-way0 transfers- 180619:06 AM3h19Madrid Príncipe Pío12:25 PMPalencia station$381One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:30 PM3h00Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)6:30 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
- Normal1:15 PM3h15Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)4:30 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:15 PM3h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:30 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Palencia:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Palencia costing on average $45 (€38).
A bus is $223 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Palencia costing on average $251 (€210).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 10 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe to go to Palencia by train.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Palencia by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, Avanza to go to Palencia by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, Avanza.
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