There are 10 ways to get from Tarragona to Palencia by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, train, car, train (Renfe), or plane
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Train via Madrid
best- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain 6012 / ...
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
5h 39m€71–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarragona to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Palenciabus ALSA - Barna-Zam
10h 15m€50–106Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tarragona to Tudelabus
- Take the train from Tudela De Navarra to Palenciatrain Alv
9h 20m€73–112Drive 598.6 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Palenciacar 598.6 km
6h 4m€97–140Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Palenciatrain Alv
7h 45m€87–133Train, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain
6h 37m€86–231Train, fly to León Airport
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to León Airport (LEN)plane BCN - LEN
- Take the train from Leon to Palenciatrain
6h 23m€147–531Train, fly to Santander Airport
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BCN - SDR
- Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain
8h 20m€86–252Train, fly to Asturias Airport, bus
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Asturias Airport (OVD)plane BCN - OVD
- Take the bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]bus
- Take the train from Oviedo to Palenciatrain
8h 18m€75–260Train, fly to Valladolid Airport
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Valladolid Airport (VLL)plane BCN - VLL
- Take the train from Valladolid to Palenciatrain
6h 23m€79–935
Tarragona to Palencia by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Palencia is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Palencia is to train via Madrid which takes 5h 39m and costs €70 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Palencia via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Camp De Tarragona and arriving at Palencia via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Tarragona and Palencia is 771 km. The road distance is 598.6 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Palencia without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 5h 39m and costs €70 - €210.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Tarragona to Palencia, including transfers.
Tarragona to Palencia bus services, operated by HIFE, depart from Tarragona station.
Tarragona to Palencia train services, operated by iryo, depart from Camp De Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Palencia is to train via Madrid which takes 5h 39m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Palencia, Spain?
You can take a bus from Tarragona - Zona Educacional to Palencia via Estació del Camp de Tarragona, Camp De Tarragona, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona to Palencia via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza in around 10h 15m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to León Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–480
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to León Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–480
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Santander Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–210
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Santander Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Asturias Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–170
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Asturias Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Valladolid Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–490
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Tarragona to Tudela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Monbus
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Booking & Getting There
Tarragona to Palencia bus services, operated by HIFE, arrive at Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza station.
Tarragona to Palencia train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Palencia is 599 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Tarragona to Palencia.
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