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Compare train and bus for Palencia to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
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How to get from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
006224:10 PM5h38Palencia station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$411One-way0 transfers
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006224:10 PM5h38Palencia station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
006224:10 PM5h38Palencia station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
- Around 1 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palencia and Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, MonBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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