There are 4 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
2h 19m€30–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Palenciabus ALSA - Mad-Pal / ...
4h 20m€24–39Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Palencia232.3 km
2h 37mDrive 232.3 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palenciacar 232.3 km
2h 37m€37–53
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €29 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Avenida Logroño - Pajarones and arriving at Palencia via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Palencia via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Palencia is 237 km. The road distance is 232.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €29 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €29 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Palencia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia hourly. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Renfe AVE also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Palencia 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- 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
- €35–65
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Palencia station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Palencia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Palencia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.