The average train between Palencia and Ciudad Real takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Palencia to Ciudad Real. 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 4 hours between Palencia and Ciudad Real. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palencia is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Ciudad Real at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Ciudad Real. However, there are services departing from Palencia station and arriving at Ciudad Real station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Palencia to Ciudad Real train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Ciudad Real train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ciudad Real-Central station.
Book your Palencia to Ciudad Real train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Palencia and Ciudad Real is 339.9 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Palencia to Ciudad Real-Central via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 3h.