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Compare train and bus for Palencia to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palencia to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price | €28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Palencia to Salamanca
Compare the available ways to get from Palencia to Salamanca, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Salamanca:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palencia to Salamanca costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €20. The journey takes 2h 4m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Palencia to Salamanca
How to get from Palencia to Salamanca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palencia to Salamanca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:00 PM 1h50 Palencia 2:50 PM Salamanca €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:00 PM 1h50 Palencia 2:50 PM Salamanca €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

4:30 PM 1h40 Palencia 6:10 PM Salamanca €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 PM 1h40 Palencia 8:10 PM Salamanca €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:00 PM 1h40 Palencia 7:40 PM Salamanca €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:00 AM 2h10 Palencia 10:10 AM Salamanca €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Salamanca:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palencia to Salamanca costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
- Around 35 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palencia and Salamanca as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Palencia station and arrive in Salamanca station.
- Buses mostly depart from Palencia, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe PROXIMIDAD to go to Salamanca by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Salamanca by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe MD.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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