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Compare train and bus for Salamanca to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. 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 bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Palencia:
A bus is $0.75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Palencia costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Salamanca to Palencia
How to get from Salamanca to Palencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salamanca to Palencia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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380617:20 AM5h26Salamanca station12:46 PMPalencia station$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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380617:20 AM5h26Salamanca station12:46 PMPalencia station$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Normal1:30 PM2h15Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses3:45 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
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181017:20 AM3h42Salamanca station11:02 AMPalencia station$171One-way1 transfer
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1821712:30 PM2h50Salamanca station3:20 PMPalencia station$191One-way1 transfer
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3806312:30 PM3h43Salamanca station4:13 PMPalencia station$191One-way1 transfer
Normal3:30 PM2h45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses6:15 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$221One-way0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM2h45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses11:45 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Palencia:
A bus is $0.75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Palencia costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salamanca and Palencia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salamanca station and arrive in Palencia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Palencia by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe PROXIMIDAD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Palencia by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe MD.
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