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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 €32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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€43 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
- 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, Alsa 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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