The average train between Palencia and Zumaia takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Palencia to Zumaia. 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 Zumaia. The earliest departure is at 2:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Palencia is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Zumaia at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Vitoria/Gasteiz and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Palencia to Zumaia? 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 Palencia to Zumaia. However, there are services departing from Palencia station and arriving at Zumaia station via Vitoria/Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Palencia to Zumaia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Zumaia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The distance between Palencia and Zumaia is 234.2 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Palencia to Zumaia via Vitoria/Gasteiz, San Sebastian/Donostia, and Amara-Donostia in around 6h.