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How to get fromPalencia to Santiago de Compostelaby train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Palencia to Santiago De Compostelatrain train Alv
    5h 38m
    €60–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palencia to Ourense, Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ourense Estación de Autobuses to Santiago de Compostela Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    7h 30m
    €35–53

  3. Drive 417.8 km

    1. Drive from Palencia to Santiago de Compostelacar car 417.8 km
    4h 50m
    €66–96

  4. Train, fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport

    1. Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane plane MAD - SCQ
    4h 40m
    €61–325

  5. Train, fly to A Coruña Airport

    1. Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane plane MAD - LCG
    3. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    5h 34m
    €78–292

  6. Train, fly to Vigo

    1. Take the train from Palencia to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Vigo (VGO)plane plane MAD - VGO
    3. Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    6h 10m
    €84–270

Palencia to Santiago de Compostela by train (Renfe)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Palencia, Spain and Santiago de Compostela, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Palencia to Santiago De Compostela 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela Estación de Autobuses via Ourense Estación de Autobuses in around 7h 30m.

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