There are 3 ways to get from Mérida to Palencia by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Mérida to Palencia by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mérida to Palencia is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mérida to Palencia is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Merida and arriving at Palencia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Mérida to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Merida and arriving at Palencia via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Mérida and Palencia is 630 km. The road distance is 435 km.
The best way to get from Mérida to Palencia without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Mérida to Palencia, including transfers.
Mérida to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Merida station.
Mérida to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Merida station.
The best way to get from Mérida to Palencia is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Mérida, Spain and Palencia, Spain?
You can take a train from Merida to Palencia via Madrid Chamartín in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Merida to Palencia once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Merida to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Merida to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Mérida to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Palencia station.
Mérida to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mérida to Palencia is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Mérida to Palencia.
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