Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Pamplona to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pamplona to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Pamplona to Palencia
Compare the available ways to get from Pamplona to Palencia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Palencia:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pamplona to Palencia costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
The journey is about 9m faster (3h 2m by train vs 3h 11m by car) and roughly €15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€35 vs €50). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Pamplona to Palencia
How to get from Pamplona to Palencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pamplona to Palencia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
006221:08 PM 3h00 Pamplona station 4:08 PM Palencia station €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
006221:08 PM 3h00 Pamplona station 4:08 PM Palencia station €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
006221:08 PM 3h00 Pamplona station 4:08 PM Palencia station €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
0371+
Normal6:00 AM 5h45 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) 11:45 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
0371+
Normal6:00 AM 5h45 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) 11:45 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
0371+
Normal6:00 AM 7h15 Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) 1:15 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Pamplona to Palencia
Travel to Palencia 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 Pamplona to Palencia.

This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Palencia:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pamplona to Palencia costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pamplona and Palencia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pamplona station and arrive in Palencia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Palencia by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Palencia by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
Travelling from Pamplona to Palencia: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
