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Compare train and bus for Palencia to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palencia to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 $26, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m 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 Palencia to Madrid:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Madrid costing on average $47.
A bus is $275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palencia to Madrid costing on average $302.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Flight takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around $302 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-252.95. The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 54m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Palencia to Madrid
How to get from Palencia to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palencia to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal5:30 PM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses8:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal5:30 PM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses8:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 0531210:25 AM1h20Palencia station11:45 AMMadrid Chamartín$881One-way0 transfers
Other options
180146:00 PM3h42Palencia station9:42 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío$381One-way0 transfers- 180123:05 PM3h50Palencia station6:55 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío$381One-way0 transfers
- 180064:35 PM4h06Palencia station8:41 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío$381One-way0 transfers
- Normal6:00 PM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses9:15 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$291One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:30 AM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses11:45 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$291One-way0 transfers
- Normal7:30 PM3h15Palencia, Estación De Autobuses10:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Madrid:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Madrid costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palencia and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Valladolid Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Palencia station and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Palencia, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Avanza to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
- 13 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
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