There are 3 ways to get from Bilbao to Palencia by bus, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Palenciabus Alsa / ...
3h 30m€17–35Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
4h 18m€35–54Drive 243.3 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Palenciacar 243.3 km
2h 24m€40–58
Bilbao to Palencia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Palencia is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Palencia is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Palencia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Palencia via Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Bilbao and Palencia is 247 km. The road distance is 243.3 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Palencia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €17 - €35.
The bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Palencia takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Bilbao to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Palencia is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Palencia, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Palencia twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m. MonBus also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Palencia via Miranda De Ebro in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Palencia station.
Bilbao to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Miranda De Ebro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Palencia is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Bilbao to Palencia.
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