There are 4 ways to get from Madrid 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 / ...
1h 45m€28–65Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Palencia237 km
3h 2m€10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Palenciabus Alsa
3h€20–29Drive 237.1 km
- Drive from Madrid to Palenciacar 237.1 km
2h 49m€38–55
Madrid to Palencia by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Palencia is to rideshare which costs €10 - €14 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Palencia is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €28 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Moncloa and arriving at Palencia. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Palencia. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Madrid and Palencia is 227 km. The road distance is 237.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Palencia without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €28 - €65.
The train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Madrid to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Palencia is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €28 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Palencia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia hourly. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Renfe AVE also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Palencia 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Palencia station.
Madrid to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Palencia is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Madrid to Palencia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Palencia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.