There are 3 ways to get from Palencia to Mérida by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Meridatrain Alv
6h 49m€79–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palencia to Caceresbus Alsa
- Take the bus from Caceres to Meridabus ALSA - Cac-Odf / ...
8h 15m€40–57Drive 436.1 km
- Drive from Palencia to Méridacar 436.1 km
4h 24m€69–99
Palencia to Mérida by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palencia to Mérida is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Palencia to Mérida is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Palencia to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Palencia and arriving at Merida via Caceres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Palencia and arriving at Merida via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Palencia and Mérida is 630 km. The road distance is 436.1 km.
The best way to get from Palencia to Mérida without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Palencia to Mérida, including transfers.
Palencia to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
The best way to get from Palencia to Mérida is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Palencia, Spain and Mérida, Spain?
You can take a train from Palencia to Merida via Madrid Chamartín in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palencia to Merida via Caceres in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Palencia to Caceres
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Caceres to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Palencia to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Caceres station.
Palencia to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palencia to Mérida is 436 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Palencia to Mérida.
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