How to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia

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Compare train and bus for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 110 miles (178 km)

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Driving

€23

Average price

€18

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Cheapest

€34

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 48m

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30m

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3h 45m

Average total duration

3h 15m

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30m

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2h 10m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Renfe ALVIA

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Alsa

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia is a bus with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia costing on average €21.

The fastest way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Palencia take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Palencia including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 2h 20m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia

How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    8:30 AM3h15
    Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    11:45 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    8:30 AM3h15
    Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    11:45 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Renfe ALVIA00622
    2:03 PM2h05
    Vitoria-Gasteiz station
    4:08 PMPalencia station
    231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe MD18014
    4:01 PM2h59
    Vitoria-Gasteiz station
    7:00 PMPalencia station
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe MD18012
    1:07 PM3h01
    Vitoria-Gasteiz station
    4:08 PMPalencia station
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe MD18010
    7:40 AM3h02
    Vitoria-Gasteiz station
    10:42 AMPalencia station
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:00 AM3h15
    Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    1:15 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses
    181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia.

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There are 2 options to travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Palencia including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia is a bus with an average price of €18.

This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia costing on average €23.

The fastest way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Palencia take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

The distance from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Palencia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia:
  • Trains mostly depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station and arrive in Palencia station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Palencia by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Autobuses La Unión to go to Palencia by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valladolid, Burgos, León, Santander. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palencia and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Palencia to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Palencia's main attractions, such as the Cathedral of San Antolín, the Romanesque churches, and the beautiful landscapes of the surrounding countryside.
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