How to travel from Palencia to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $17.

Distance: 118 miles (191 km)

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$26

Average price

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$27

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$49

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2h 41m

Average total duration

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2h 11m

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3h 11m

Average total duration

2h 41m

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2h 54m

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The cheapest way to travel from Palencia to Madrid is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Madrid:

A train is $0.84 (€0.69) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palencia to Madrid costing on average $27 (€22).

A train is $393 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palencia to Madrid costing on average $419 (€343).

The fastest way to travel from Palencia to Madrid is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 41m.

Flight takes on average 5h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Palencia and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Palencia to Madrid among Omio's users.

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from Palencia to Madrid

How to get from Palencia to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Palencia to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaSupra Economy
    7:30 AM3h15
    Palencia, Estación De Autobuses
    10:45 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaSupra Economy
    7:30 AM3h15
    Palencia, Estación De Autobuses
    10:45 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • AVE05092
    7:20 AM1h26
    Palencia station
    8:46 AMMadrid Chamartín
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe MD18002
    7:50 AM3h36
    Palencia station
    11:26 AMMadrid Príncipe Pío
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe MD18014
    6:00 PM3h42
    Palencia station
    9:42 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe MD18066
    5:45 AM3h43
    Palencia station
    9:28 AMMadrid Príncipe Pío
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaSupra Economy
    7:30 AM3h30
    Palencia, Estación De Autobuses
    11:00 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    8:30 AM3h15
    Palencia, Estación De Autobuses
    11:45 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    5:30 PM3h15
    Palencia, Estación De Autobuses
    8:45 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Palencia to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Palencia to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Palencia and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Palencia to Madrid is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Madrid:

A train is $0.84 (€0.69) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palencia to Madrid costing on average $27 (€22).

A train is $393 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palencia to Madrid costing on average $419 (€343).

The fastest way to travel from Palencia to Madrid is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 41m.

Flight takes on average 5h 7m.

The distance from Palencia to Madrid is approximately 118 miles (191 km).
The average frequency per day from Palencia to Madrid is:
  • 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palencia to Madrid:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palencia to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Palencia to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 12 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Palencia to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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