The average train between Palencia and Coimbra takes 21h 31m and the fastest train takes 18h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Palencia to Coimbra. 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 twice daily between Palencia and Coimbra. The earliest departure is at 4:23 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Palencia is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Coimbra at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 21h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Coimbra. However, there are services departing from Palencia station and arriving at Coimbra station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.
Palencia to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Coimbra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Coimbra-B station.
Book your Palencia to Coimbra train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Comboios de Portugal.
The distance between Palencia and Coimbra is 383 km. The road distance is 1,142 km.
You can take a train from Palencia to Coimbra-B via Madrid Chamartín, Santiago De Compostela, Redondela De Galicia, and Porto Campanha in around 12h 5m.