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Compare train, bus, and flight for Palencia to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palencia to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 347 miles (560 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$78 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg 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 Palencia to Barcelona:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Barcelona costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palencia to Barcelona costing on average $148 (€121).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
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How to get from Palencia to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palencia to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal1:20 PM9h40Palencia, Estación De Autobuses11:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$711One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal1:20 PM9h40Palencia, Estación De Autobuses11:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$711One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB24718:45 PM1h25León Airport10:10 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Barcelona:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Barcelona costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palencia to Barcelona costing on average $148 (€121).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palencia and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from León Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Palencia station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Palencia, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with iryo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Autocares Abel Gomez to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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