The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Palencia
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Palencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Palencia will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 9 buses that leave Madrid for Palencia every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Compare train and coach for Madrid to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 191 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Palencia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Palencia coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Supra Economy | 18:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h30 | 21:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 18:15 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 3h15 | 21:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h30 | 00:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h00 | 00:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 7 December | |||||
Normal | 12:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h30 | 15:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:15 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 3h15 | 15:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h00 | 17:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h15 | 17:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:30 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 3h00 | 17:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Palencia
Buses from Madrid to Palencia run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 191 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 191 km |
Average bus duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 07:30 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Madrid to PalenciaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Palencia with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Palencia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Palencia by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palencia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Palencia, Estación De Autobuses, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Palencia
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante Moncloa (0.2 km)
- Burger King (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 44, 82, 83, 132, 133, 138, C1, C2 Metro: L3, L6
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 44, 82, 132, C1, C2 Metro: 3, 6
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