The average train between Málaga and Palencia takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Málaga 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 every 3 hours between Málaga and Palencia. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 9:06 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 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Málaga to Palencia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Palencia station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Málaga to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Palencia station.
Book your Málaga to Palencia train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Málaga and Palencia is 588.2 km. The road distance is 748 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Palencia via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 5h 21m.