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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Madrid to Palencia:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Palencia costing on average $29 (€24).
A bus is $242 (€197) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Palencia costing on average $269 (€219).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 5h 41m.
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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.
- Normal3:30 PM3h00Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)6:30 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal3:30 PM3h00Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)6:30 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
051838:30 PM1h21Madrid Chamartín9:51 PMPalencia station$881One-way0 transfers
Other options
180034:26 PM3h22Madrid Príncipe Pío7:48 PMPalencia station$381One-way0 transfers- 180078:25 PM3h32Madrid Príncipe Pío11:57 PMPalencia station$381One-way0 transfers
- 180056:23 PM3h33Madrid Príncipe Pío9:56 PMPalencia station$381One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:30 PM3h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1:30 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:15 PM3h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:30 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
- Normal1:15 PM3h15Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)4:30 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Palencia:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Palencia costing on average $29 (€24).
A bus is $242 (€197) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Palencia costing on average $269 (€219).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 5h 41m.
- 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, bus, and flight 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 Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Avanza, Infobus to go to Palencia by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Ouigo Spain, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Palencia by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Avanza.
- 13 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Ouigo Spain, Renfe Viajeros.
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