The average train between Barcelona and Palencia takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona to Palencia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Barcelona and Palencia. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Palencia at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Palencia station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Barcelona to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Palencia station.
Book your Barcelona to Palencia train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barcelona and Palencia is 560.2 km. The road distance is 841 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Palencia via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 5h 29m.