The average train between Palencia and Mérida takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Palencia to Mérida. 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 Palencia and Mérida. The earliest departure is at 9:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palencia is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Mérida at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Palencia station and arriving at Mérida station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Palencia to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Merida station.
Book your Palencia to Mérida train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Palencia and Mérida is 376.8 km. The road distance is 631 km.
You can take a train from Palencia to Merida via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 6h 43m.