What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Palencia?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Palencia is to bus which costs €120 - €230 and takes 22h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Palencia?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Palencia is to fly and train which takes 7h 30m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Palencia?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Palencia via Geneve, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

How far is it from Zurich to Palencia?

The distance between Zurich and Palencia is 1490 km. The road distance is 1432.6 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Palencia without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Palencia without a car is to train which takes 18h 5m and costs €330 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Palencia?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Zurich to Palencia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Palencia bus from?

Zurich to Palencia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Palencia train from?

Zurich to Palencia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Palencia?

The best way to get from Zurich to Palencia is to train which takes 18h 5m and costs €330 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 22h 59m.

Where does the Zurich to Palencia bus arrive?

Zurich to Palencia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Palencia train arrive?

Zurich to Palencia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Palencia?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Palencia is 1433 km. It takes approximately 14h 47m to drive from Zurich to Palencia.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Palencia?

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Where can I stay near Palencia?

There are 67+ hotels available in Palencia.

Zurich to Palencia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Palencia?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Palencia. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de León via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Palencia by plane, train, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, 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.

Fly Zurich Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ZRH - MAD
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain
7h 30m
€103–295
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
18h 5m
€331–671
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus
3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de Leónbus
22h 59m
€128–223
Drive 1,432.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Palenciacar 1,432.6 km
14h 47m
€252–364
Fly Zurich Airport to Valladolid Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Valladolid Airport (VLL)plane ZRH - VLL
2. Take the train from Valladolid to Palenciatrain
11h 2m
€231–1,128
Fly Zurich Airport to León Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to León Airport (LEN)plane ZRH - LEN
2. Take the train from Leon to Palenciatrain
10h 4m
€300–1,649
Train to Basel, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BSL - MAD
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain
8h 30m
€104–336
Fly Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
2. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbao to Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobusesbus
3. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Palenciatrain
9h 53m
€117–282
Train to Basel, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
3. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbao to Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobusesbus
4. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Palenciatrain
10h 58m
€118–333
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the bus from Annemasse to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
4. Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Palenciatrain
26h 5m
€225–497

Zurich to Palencia by train

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Distance: 1,489.9 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Palencia, Spain?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Palencia via Geneve, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 18h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de León via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Estación de autobuses de Burgos in around 22h 59m.

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