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Compare train, bus, and flight for Palencia to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palencia to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł202 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł202, while a flight costs an average of zł712.
Distance: 347 miles (560 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł712 Average price | zł202 Average price Cheapest | zł315 Average price | zł519 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Palencia to Barcelona:
A train is zł114 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palencia to Barcelona costing on average zł315.
A train is zł511 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palencia to Barcelona costing on average zł712.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 11h 23m.
You'll arrive about 5h 38m sooner (1h 25m by flight vs 7h 3m by car). Tickets start at around zł712 compared to roughly zł519 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Palencia to Barcelona
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.
Normal · Normal5:30 PM13h30Palencia, Estación De Autobuses7:00 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordzł2961One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal5:30 PM13h30Palencia, Estación De Autobuses7:00 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordzł2961One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY17618:20 PM1h25Valladolid Airport9:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airportzł3811One-way0 transfers
Other options
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0615110:25 AM8h29Palencia station6:54 PMBarcelona Santszł5301One-way1 transfer- 05312+0616110:25 AM9h14Palencia station7:39 PMBarcelona Santszł5301One-way1 transfer
- 04110+061611:34 PM6h05Palencia station7:39 PMBarcelona Santszł5711One-way1 transfer
- IB59358:20 PM1h25Valladolid Airport9:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airportzł7281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Barcelona:
A train is zł114 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palencia to Barcelona costing on average zł315.
A train is zł511 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palencia to Barcelona costing on average zł712.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 11h 23m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights 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 Vueling, Iberia to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, iryo to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, Iberia.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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