There are 3 ways to get from Ponferrada to Palencia by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Ponferrada to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
2h 25m€30–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Benaventebus ALSA - Ferr-Alg / ...
- Take the bus from Benavente to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de Leónbus
3h 45m€18–34Drive 215.1 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to Palenciacar 215.1 km
2h 43m€36–51
Ponferrada to Palencia by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to Palencia is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to Palencia is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de León via Benavente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Palencia. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Ponferrada and Palencia is 237 km. The road distance is 215.1 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Palencia without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €45.
The train from Ponferrada to Palencia takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Ponferrada to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to Palencia is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and Palencia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Ponferrada to Palencia every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponferrada to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de León via Benavente in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Benavente
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Ponferrada to Palencia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Benavente station.
Ponferrada to Palencia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to Palencia is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Ponferrada to Palencia.
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