There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Palencia (Region) by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the bus from Palencia to Villasarracinobus ALSA - Pal-Cer
3h 13m€34–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Palenciabus ALSA - Mad-Pal / ...
- Take the bus from Palencia to Villasarracinobus ALSA - Pal-Cer
4h 43m€26–39Drive 290.9 km
- Drive from Madrid to Palencia (Region)car 290.9 km
3h 23m€48–69
Madrid to Palencia (Region) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Palencia (Region) is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Palencia (Region) is to train and bus which takes 3h 13m and costs €30 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Palencia (Region). However, there are services departing from Madrid Moncloa and arriving at Villasarracino via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Madrid and Palencia (Region) is 283 km. The road distance is 290.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Palencia (Region) without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 13m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Madrid to Palencia (Region), including transfers.
Madrid to Palencia (Region) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid to Palencia (Region) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Palencia (Region) is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Madrid to Palencia (Region).
There are 33+ hotels available in Palencia (Region).
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Palencia (Region), Spain?
You can take a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Villasarracino via Palencia in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- 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 Palencia to Villasarracino
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Palencia to Villasarracino
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- ALSA
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