What is the cheapest way to get from Palencia to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Palencia to Barcelona is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palencia to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Palencia to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Palencia and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palencia and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Palencia and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palencia and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Palencia to Barcelona?

The distance between Palencia and Barcelona is 860 km. The road distance is 667.6 km.

How do I travel from Palencia to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Palencia to Barcelona without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 5h 36m and costs €85 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Palencia to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Palencia to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palencia to Barcelona bus from?

Palencia to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Palencia station.

Where do I catch the Palencia to Barcelona train from?

Palencia to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.

Train or bus from Palencia to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Palencia to Barcelona is to train via Madrid which takes 5h 36m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Palencia to Barcelona bus arrive?

Palencia to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the Palencia to Barcelona train arrive?

Palencia to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Palencia to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Palencia to Barcelona is 668 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Palencia to Barcelona.

How do I get a train ticket from Palencia to Barcelona?

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Palencia to Barcelona - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Palencia to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Renfe)

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Train via Madrid
best
1. Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
5h 36m
€85–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palencia to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus Alsa
9h 40m
€55–85
Drive 667.6 km
1. Drive from Palencia to Barcelonacar 667.6 km
7h 7m
€106–153
Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
4h 52m
€82–220
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Palencia to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
7h 21m
€100–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palencia to Tudela De Navarratrain Alv
2. Take the bus from Tudela to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
11h 10m
€81–123
Train to León Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Palencia to Leontrain
2. Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LEN - BCN
5h 47m
€129–460
Train to Santander Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Palencia to Santandertrain
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
6h 19m
€70–228
Train, bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Palencia to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobuses to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbaobus
3. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
7h 40m
€69–184
Train to Valladolid Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Palencia to Valladolidtrain
2. Fly from Valladolid Airport (VLL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VLL - BCN
5h 23m
€64–872

Palencia to Barcelona by train

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Distance: 859.5 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Palencia, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

You can take a train from Palencia to Barcelona-Sants via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Palencia to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord once daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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