The average train between Palencia and Barcelona takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Palencia to Barcelona. 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 Palencia and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palencia is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Palencia station and arriving at Barcelona station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Palencia to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Palencia to Barcelona train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Palencia and Barcelona is 560.2 km. The road distance is 841 km.
You can take a train from Palencia to Barcelona-Sants via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 4h 49m.