There are 3 ways to get from Palencia to Mérida by train (Renfe), bus, train, 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 Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain 4190 / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Meridatrain Alv / ...
6h 43m€80–135Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Palencia to Caceresbus Alsa
- Take the train from Caceres to Meridatrain 17902 / ...
7h 43m€42–65Drive 436.1 km
- Drive from Palencia to Méridacar 436.1 km
4h 24m€71–102
Palencia to Mérida by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palencia to Mérida is to bus and train which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Palencia to Mérida is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Palencia and arriving at Merida via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Palencia and Mérida is 631 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 43m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Palencia to Mérida, including transfers.
Palencia to Mérida train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia 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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What companies run services between Palencia, Spain and Mérida, Spain?
You can take a train from Palencia to Merida via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 6h 43m.
- 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Caceres to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Palencia to Caceres
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
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