There are 4 ways to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, 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.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
2h 37m€30–67Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Palencia237 km
3h 27m€10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Valladolidbus ALSA - Mad-Cl-Ast / ...
- Take the bus from Valladolid to Palenciabus
4h 9m€21–34Drive 239 km
- Drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Palenciacar 239 km
2h 48m€38–54
Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia by foot and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia is to rideshare which costs €10 - €14 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €29 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Palencia via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and arriving at Palencia via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Madrid Atocha Station and Palencia is 236 km. The road distance is 239 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €29 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia, including transfers.
Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €29 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Madrid Atocha Station, Spain and Palencia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia hourly. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Renfe AVE also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia via Estación Sur de Autobuses and Valladolid in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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 Estación Sur de Autobuses to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Valladolid to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 983 308 088
- [email protected]
- Website
- autocareslaregional.com
Bus from Valladolid to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- autocareslaregional.com
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Valladolid station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Palencia.
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