There are 4 ways to get from Palencia to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
1h 26m€28–65Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Palencia to Madrid237.7 km
3h 1m€10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Palencia to Madrid Moncloabus Alsa
3h 15m€20–29Drive 238 km
- Drive from Palencia to Madridcar 238 km
2h 51m€38–55
Palencia to Madrid by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palencia to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €10 - €14 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Palencia to Madrid is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €28 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palencia and arriving at Madrid Moncloa. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palencia and arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Palencia and Madrid is 227 km. The road distance is 238 km.
The best way to get from Palencia to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €28 - €65.
The train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartín takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.
Palencia to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
The best way to get from Palencia to Madrid is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €28 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Palencia, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartín hourly. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Renfe AVE also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Palencia to Madrid Moncloa 4 times a day. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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 Palencia to Madrid Moncloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Palencia to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palencia to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Moncloa station.
Palencia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palencia to Madrid is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Palencia to Madrid.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palencia and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.