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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 €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. 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 €19, while a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€23 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia
Compare the available ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
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.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €12. The journey takes 2h 46m 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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How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
180107:40 AM 2h15 Vitoria-Gasteiz station 9:55 AM Palencia station €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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180107:40 AM 2h15 Vitoria-Gasteiz station 9:55 AM Palencia station €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
006222:03 PM 2h05 Vitoria-Gasteiz station 4:08 PM Palencia station €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA to go to Palencia by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Palencia by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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