Travel Information to Santiago de Compostela from Palencia
| 212 miles (342 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $26 - $40 | |
| Train • $26 (€23) • 5 h 36 min | |
| Train • $26 (€23) • 5 h 36 min | |
| Alsa or Renfe ALVIA |
Take a train or bus to travel 212 miles (342 km) to Santiago de Compostela from Palencia. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa or Renfe ALVIA among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela
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There are 2 travel options from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Santiago de Compostela from Palencia is by taking a train, which costs on average $26 (€23).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela:
Taking a train costs $14 (€13) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $40 (€36) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Palencia and Santiago de Compostela is by train, which takes on average 5 h 36 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Santiago de Compostela by bus takes 8 h 25 min on average.
The distance is approximately 212 miles (342 km) from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela.
The average frequency per day from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela is:
- 1 bus per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Santiago de Compostela from Palencia as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela:
- Trains from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela most often leave from Palencia and arrive in Santiago De Compostela.
The following travel companies offer services from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela:
- Alsa can take you to Santiago de Compostela by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela for $40 (€36).
- Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros can take you to Santiago de Compostela by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Renfe ALVIA from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela for $26 (€23).
Yes, there are direct services available from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with.
- 1 direct train per day with Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Santiago de Compostela as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela.
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